Volunteer collectors outside Fogartys' shop -
Johnny Crotty and Jean Walsh with donor Louis Dunne in centre.
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Saturday, March 25, 2023
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
ARUM MACULATUM
This plant has more than ten names, including 'Cuckoo Pint', also 'Lords & Ladies'. Highly poisonous red berries appear on the female plant.
Much more information about the plant on
www.askaboutireland.ie
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Princesses Eithne and Fidelma
A window in a Drogheda* church.
The baptism took place at Ogulla Holy Well, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon.
(well worth a visit)
The two were daughters of King Laoghaire of Connacht
and grand-daughters of Niall of the Nine Hostages.
* name not recorded
One left click will show an enlarged copy.
Lá 'le Pádraig shona daoibh go léir!
Mayfield House
The basement and ground floor of part of the building.
Soon to become a first class hotel.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Traditional Musician in Curraghmore . . .
https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/arid-41090242.html
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Friday, March 10, 2023
Comeraghs Snow, March 10th 2023.
Luckily for us, there was little or no snow near at hand, despite the dire warnings for much of the rest of the country. Above can be seen the position in the nearby mountains at 2.00 pm today, 10.3.2023. Snow on the Comeraghs was heavier earlier in the year!
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