Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at
10:24 pm
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It is popularly believed that the name Stillorgan is either a Danish or Anglo Norman corruption of Teach Lorcan, 'the house or church of Lorcan (Laurence)', possibly signifying St. Laurence O'Toole. Another belief is that it is named after a Danish or Irish chief of a similar name: what may have been his burial chamber was discovered in Stillorgan Park in 1716. The original Celtic name for Stillorgan was Athnakill - 'Place of the Church'.
The local Roman Catholic parish church of St. Laurence is usually presumed to be named after St. Laurence O'Toole, or Lorcán Ua Tuathail, who was born at Castledermot, County Kildare in 1128, died at Eu, Normandy, France, on November , and was canonized in 1225 by Pope Honorius. He was one of four sons of an O'Byrne princess and Murtagh O'Tuathail, King of the Ui Muirdeaigh. III.
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at
10:24 pm
infomatique posted a photo:
It is popularly believed that the name Stillorgan is either a Danish or Anglo Norman corruption of Teach Lorcan, 'the house or church of Lorcan (Laurence)', possibly signifying St. Laurence O'Toole. Another belief is that it is named after a Danish or Irish chief of a similar name: what may have been his burial chamber was discovered in Stillorgan Park in 1716. The original Celtic name for Stillorgan was Athnakill - 'Place of the Church'.
The local Roman Catholic parish church of St. Laurence is usually presumed to be named after St. Laurence O'Toole, or Lorcán Ua Tuathail, who was born at Castledermot, County Kildare in 1128, died at Eu, Normandy, France, on November , and was canonized in 1225 by Pope Honorius. He was one of four sons of an O'Byrne princess and Murtagh O'Tuathail, King of the Ui Muirdeaigh. III.
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at
10:23 pm
infomatique posted a photo:
Stillorgan (Irish: Stigh Lorgan, also Stigh Lorcáin and previously Tigh Lorcáin or Teach Lorcáin), formerly a village in its own right, is now a broad suburban area of Dublin in Ireland. Stillorgan is located in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County, and contains many housing estates, shops and other facilities, with the old village centre still present. Stillorgan neighbours other southside districts such as Kilmacud, Mount Merrion, Sandyford, Leopardstown, Dundrum, Blackrock, Goatstown and Foxrock.
The suburb had a population of 15,894 at the 2006 census.
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at
10:23 pm
infomatique posted a photo:
Stillorgan (Irish: Stigh Lorgan, also Stigh Lorcáin and previously Tigh Lorcáin or Teach Lorcáin), formerly a village in its own right, is now a broad suburban area of Dublin in Ireland. Stillorgan is located in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County, and contains many housing estates, shops and other facilities, with the old village centre still present. Stillorgan neighbours other southside districts such as Kilmacud, Mount Merrion, Sandyford, Leopardstown, Dundrum, Blackrock, Goatstown and Foxrock.
The suburb had a population of 15,894 at the 2006 census.
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at
10:22 pm
infomatique posted a photo:
The first shopping centre to be built in Ireland opened in Stillorgan in 1965.
To enable the construction of the centre, many of the original early 19th century cottages were knocked down (I actually saw this happen).
The rubble was used to fill in and level the lands that are now Pairc De Burca, the playing field of Kilmacud Crokes. Discussions have been ongoing for many years about expanding and updating the centre. It was planned to be redeveloped by Treasury Holdings in 2008. The 'Blakes'/'Burn Nightclub' site has also planning permission for a multi-story apartment complex with some commercial units. The Leisureplex area to the Library is also due to be redeveloped.
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at
10:22 pm
infomatique posted a photo:
The first shopping centre to be built in Ireland opened in Stillorgan in 1965.
To enable the construction of the centre, many of the original early 19th century cottages were knocked down (I actually saw this happen).
The rubble was used to fill in and level the lands that are now Pairc De Burca, the playing field of Kilmacud Crokes. Discussions have been ongoing for many years about expanding and updating the centre. It was planned to be redeveloped by Treasury Holdings in 2008. The 'Blakes'/'Burn Nightclub' site has also planning permission for a multi-story apartment complex with some commercial units. The Leisureplex area to the Library is also due to be redeveloped.
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at
10:21 pm
infomatique posted a photo:
The first shopping centre to be built in Ireland opened in Stillorgan in 1965.
To enable the construction of the centre, many of the original early 19th century cottages were knocked down (I actually saw this happen).
The rubble was used to fill in and level the lands that are now Pairc De Burca, the playing field of Kilmacud Crokes. Discussions have been ongoing for many years about expanding and updating the centre. It was planned to be redeveloped by Treasury Holdings in 2008. The 'Blakes'/'Burn Nightclub' site has also planning permission for a multi-story apartment complex with some commercial units. The Leisureplex area to the Library is also due to be redeveloped.
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at
10:21 pm
A few nice Telescope images I found:
The Moon through a telescope
Image by sermoa
I went to visit a friend with a telescope last night and we saw some
simply stunning sights of the moon. You just see it floating so
gracefully, right before your eyes, covered in craters and mountains.
It was a battle against the clouds, but we got a few good photos. But
nothing compares to seeing it ‘live’. It’s just wonderful. This was just
with a 28x telescope for bird watching. Imagine what we could see with a
proper astronomy telescope and a good camera!
We did also see Jupiter, and three of its moons, but it was too cloudy
to be able to photograph it successfully.
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at
10:21 pm
infomatique posted a photo:
The first shopping centre to be built in Ireland opened in Stillorgan in 1965.
To enable the construction of the centre, many of the original early 19th century cottages were knocked down (I actually saw this happen).
The rubble was used to fill in and level the lands that are now Pairc De Burca, the playing field of Kilmacud Crokes. Discussions have been ongoing for many years about expanding and updating the centre. It was planned to be redeveloped by Treasury Holdings in 2008. The 'Blakes'/'Burn Nightclub' site has also planning permission for a multi-story apartment complex with some commercial units. The Leisureplex area to the Library is also due to be redeveloped.
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at
10:20 pm
infomatique posted a photo:
Stillorgan (Irish: Stigh Lorgan, also Stigh Lorcáin and previously Tigh Lorcáin or Teach Lorcáin), formerly a village in its own right, is now a broad suburban area of Dublin in Ireland. Stillorgan is located in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County, and contains many housing estates, shops and other facilities, with the old village centre still present. Stillorgan neighbours other southside districts such as Kilmacud, Mount Merrion, Sandyford, Leopardstown, Dundrum, Blackrock, Goatstown and Foxrock.
The suburb had a population of 15,894 at the 2006 census.
