The American Embassy.
A JFK-commissioned inspired, spook-filled snare drum plonked on 42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
50 years ago.
Diarmuid Keane at the US Embassy writes:
“The American Embassy in Ballsbridge [Dublin 4] was officialy opened 50 years ago today. In this short video, we take a look at early designs, opening day and how it has been a focal point for Irish-American relations over the last 50 years.”
The Bailey.
By Irish/Sierra Leonean singer songwriter, Loah aided by Johnny Taylor and The Prima Quartet in Pickering, County Kildare.
Director Sam Fitzpatrick writes:
“It’s the first Loah music video but you’ve featured the singer before, when she was going by Sallay Garnett. This one’s a bit of a darker tune…”
Germany last weekend.
Jonny Parsons writes:
“At the weekend I went over to Dresden, Germany to play a Hurling match against Dresden GAA, who only set up two years ago. We brought over 11 lads of mixed abilities (some never having played the sport) to give them some match practice as their team is made up of some Irish hurlers and a lot of locals. The game was played on a rugby pitch, which I blame for the German team beating us. A German TV station covered the event , I think the commentator described hurling as an egg and spoon race but more aggressive.“
For ages, well that’s how it seems,
We’ve been pestered by canvassing teams.
This republic is based,
On people who faced,
Your anger, and followed their dreams.
John Moynes
(Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland)
John adds:
“For what it’s worth, A Limerick A Day would like to thank every candidate who put themselves forward today, and every person who gave their time, energy, money and emotions to support them.”
FIGHT!
This morning ‘s ‘wraparound’
Oisin writes:
“Bad form on polling day…”
Hello you.
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern outside North Strand Fire Station, Dublin during ‘eleventh hour’ Fianna Fail election canvassing last night.
(Eamonn Farrell/Photocall Ireland)
Damaged and combined picture frames augmented with tiny photocopies of French artist Steven Geurmeur from two 2012 series entitled ‘Action Against The Frame’ and ‘Association Between Structures’.
KGB writes:
Not expecting a big turn out here then..
Spotted yesterday on Dollymount Strand, Dublin.
(Thanks Joe Stuart)
