Sunrise to Sunset

It was crazy hot, we’ll never forget

Every day roasting, sunrise to sunset

Heatwave’s done

The rain’s no fun

Ba-by come back, our appetite is whet

Shine on…

Summer Breeze

We walk the beach, in the bubbling flows

Sand is soft, hot summer breeze blows

Salty tang all around

A delight hands down

This time to enjoy, for as long as it goes

Bubbling flows…

Walkies!

‘Ok, boy, I guess it’s time for our walk

Down the road, and round the block’

Dog barks like a whelp

Philocynic can’t help

Smiling big, as they scoot on and talk

Are we ready to walk?

Let’s Go Round Again

The reason for its construction is unique, and the Round Room has certainly played a notable part in Irish history. With the upcoming visit of George IV it was deemed necessary to build a place that would accommodate the expected large crowd as there was no other room in Dublin suitable for the ‘big party’. So, the noted architect John Semple got to work and designed the circular building, which at the time of the king’s visit had a temporary roof. Building such a place for a party seems like a particularly Irish thing to do, and the night, of course, was an enormous success with the king saying, ‘My heart has always been Irish’. In the exhibition there is much to see about the king, the big night, plans for the building, the clothes worn by attendees, music played during the evening, and you can even learn some fancy dance moves! Hey, do you do the quadrille?

George IV ‘My heart has always been Irish’

The place has since been used for many events including plays, concerts, sales-of work, Irish dance competitions, craft fares and for conferring the Freedom of the City on popular recipients when the Oak Room (in the Mansion House) was deemed too small. And, famously, on the 21^st January 1919 the place was packed when the First Dail was convened. The Round Room’s place in history is assured, and the exhibition brings it to life in an interesting and informative style.

The First Dail

The exhibition is FREE and runs until 29^th August. You can book tickets at www.roundroom200.com

Sweet Surprise

We climbed the hill, under a bright sunrise

The high point, of our quiet emprise

On the sea down below

Light danced to and fro

A beautiful memory, such a sweet surprise

Sweet Surprise

Killiney Bay, Dublin

Friendly Stroll

Had a friendly stroll, just the other day

There was much to see, but little to say

Because silence is golden

Words remained unspoken

As being together, made it all okay

Walk on…

To the beach

The sand is warm, as I happily go

Another step, in the bubbling flow

Where frisbees fly

Under an azure sky

‘Let’s go to the beach’, I can’t say no

To the beach