I am Kerry |
A few weeks ago, we went for a spin in Kerry. In Caherciveen, I was introduced to the name Sigerson Clifford and the poem ‘I am Kerry’ so I thought that I would share the new knowledge here.
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On my travels recently, I have noticed that there are quite a number of plaques and monuments to sportspeople – some I have heard of but many more that I have not. There have been a few blogs previously on some such plaques but you are hereby warned that you will likely see a good few more in the coming weeks. My first ever visit to Banteer was only recently and there I spotted this statue to Dr. Pat O’Callaghan. I had known the regular table quiz question that he won the first Olympic Gold Medal for Ireland but the statue has prompted some web research which has taught me that he was offered the role of tarzan and that a child died as a result of being hit by a flying hammer; that Adolf Hitler arranged for his technique to be videoed; and that two hammers are on display in the Bantry Bay Hotel.
I took these photos last August when we walked along the Cliffs of Moher.
My curiosity as to the meaning or reasoning of the stone towers, stone assemblies, or even stone heaps has not yet been satisfied. Are they an Irish version of Inukshuk? So I might as well throw it out there for anyone passing by with a suggestion.
At the start of last month, we headed out to Lahinch. The repairs after the storm damage were well advanced but not yet completed. We spotted this ‘Love Seat’ at the end of the promenade. The walkway along the edge of the golf course from here was closed so at full tide, this was the end of the road. There were some thoughts flying around my head:
I noted this art installation during a recent walk through the Glen River Park. It appears that it was done in 2005 and to my eyes it looks like each individual tile was made by a separate individual – and probably someone then in school. It is probably a reflection of my age and interest that this was my first introduction to the name ‘Tupac’ I do like the concept, the installation and that it has aged well. |
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