Photos taken on your cycle.

rizzodun · 05-09-2016 11:28pm

You think you would have felt it?

I'm here all week...

Wishbone Ash · 06-09-2016 6:01pm

Anyone able to translate old Irish? I must have passed this plaque on the Military Road countless times and only noticed it today.

Something like 'St Kevin's Boys School'??

P_1 · 06-09-2016 6:12pm

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Anyone able to translate old Irish? I must have passed this plaque on the Military Road countless times and only noticed it today.

Something like 'St Kevin's Boys School'??

I'll have a proper look at it on a non phone screen later but it looks like it's commemorating the founder of a St Kevin's Boys School who lived from 1859 to 1940. It looks like his name has been chipped off the top though.

Wishbone Ash · 06-09-2016 6:30pm

P_1 wrote: »

I'll have a proper look at it on a non phone screen later but it looks like it's commemorating the founder of a St Kevin's Boys School who lived from 1859 to 1940. It looks like his name has been chipped off the top though.

A bit of Googling found this link to a Reform School at the Military Barracks.

http://www.childrenshomes.org.uk/GlencreeRfy/

I used to think it became a orphanage after the military abandoned it. It's also strange that the plaque is a bit away from Glencree buildings - hence my asumprion it was for something else. (Incidently, when it closed in 1940, the remaining boys were transferred to Daingean Reformatory).

Rogue-Trooper · 06-09-2016 6:43pm

Sun coming up behind Ireland's Eye this morning. A positively balmy 17.5 degrees @ 6:30 this morning!

muddypaws · 06-09-2016 11:24pm

Poll Gorm, Easkey, Co. Sligo. Some locals have restored the pool, and put this bike hitch post up.

Mercian Pro · 08-09-2016 11:01pm

Roundstone today about 5 min before the rain arrived. Pleasant spin back to Clifden followed by a circuit of the Sky Road before the drizzle turned into real rain.

CPDonn · 09-09-2016 3:03am

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Re: the photo taken on Military Rd

Difficult to make it out from the photo I'd have to see it up close.
But from what I can see it commemorates a priest who ran St Kevins children's school and dedicated his life for the sake and well-being of the boys.It also refers to others who helped him.

Where exactly is this? I'd like to have a closer look as I cycle the military Rd most weeks.

Cheers.

Wishbone Ash · 09-09-2016 7:38am

CPDonn wrote: »

Where exactly is this? I'd like to have a closer look as I cycle the military Rd most weeks.

Cheers.

It's just north of the Glencree Centre. If coming from the Dublin direction, after crossing the Featherbeds, the road descends for a bit before a fairly sharp right hand bend at a forest. The plaque is just a little further on the left after the trees end. There is a distinctive wrought iron fence post beside it.

Hauki · 11-09-2016 7:37pm

I revived my old singlespeed with few new bits, knobbly tires and a thorough cleaning and service. It turned out to be quite pleasant bike to cruise around beaches, parks and pathways.

LollipopJimmy · 12-09-2016 2:45pm

Great pic, just remember sand and chain lube make a good grinding paste so a thorough clean of the drivetrain is needed after the beach

Mercian Pro · 12-09-2016 3:57pm

P_1 wrote: »

I'll have a proper look at it on a non phone screen later but it looks like it's commemorating the founder of a St Kevin's Boys School who lived from 1859 to 1940. It looks like his name has been chipped off the top though.

Looks like there was originally a statue on top of the plinth as the wording roughly translates as "This statue of the Good Shepherd was erected in loving memory of the Oblate priests and brothers who devoted their lives for the good of the boys of St.Kevins School. 1859 - 1940"

buffalo · 12-09-2016 4:47pm

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

It's just north of the Glencree Centre. If coming from the Dublin direction, after crossing the Featherbeds, the road descends for a bit before a fairly sharp right hand bend at a forest. The plaque is just a little further on the left after the trees end. There is a distinctive wrought iron fence post beside it.

Is this it? Maps doesn't have any good angles for it. Never noticed either myself, but I could see how a statue might fit atop it.

https://goo.gl/maps/BaZX2XFWzUB2

wanderer 22 · 12-09-2016 6:26pm

I picked the wrong day...not to own a mountain bike. Tibradden yesterday.

forum image hosting

Wishbone Ash · 12-09-2016 6:33pm

buffalo wrote: »

Is this it? Maps doesn't have any good angles for it. Never noticed either myself, but I could see how a statue might fit atop it.

https://goo.gl/maps/BaZX2XFWzUB2

Yup - that's it.

devonp · 12-09-2016 10:26pm

out on a spin Sat , went up this mtn/hill btw Ballinakil and Castlecomer
went up from the Bkill side very rough path track had to walk parts with the road bike, lots of antenae and sats aerials etc
the descent towards Castlecomer was paved thankfully

can anyone local name it?

Plastik · 14-09-2016 10:22pm

Pine Forest, Dublin.

coddlesangers · 15-09-2016 10:58am

Elderly Bianchi overlooks Aubonne and Lac Leman...

coddlesangers · 15-09-2016 10:58am

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tonyheaney · 16-09-2016 11:16am

Can I ask all contributors a few questions

Q1: Do you drive to the locations above via Car and then park up and cycle around, or do you cycle to these fabulous locations?

Q2: What cameras do you use?

thejaguar · 16-09-2016 1:15pm

tonyheaney wrote: »

Can I ask all contributors a few questions

Q1: Do you drive to the locations above via Car and then park up and cycle around, or do you cycle to these fabulous locations?

Q2: What cameras do you use?

I cycle - but I live quite close to some really nice routes so no need to drive.
I use my phone for photos.

route66 · 16-09-2016 2:43pm

tonyheaney wrote: »

Can I ask all contributors a few questions

Q1: Do you drive to the locations above via Car and then park up and cycle around, or do you cycle to these fabulous locations?

Q2: What cameras do you use?

A1: Cycle!
A2: Phone Camera (Samsung S5)

iwillhtfu · 16-09-2016 8:51pm

tonyheaney wrote: »

Can I ask all contributors a few questions

Q1: Do you drive to the locations above via Car and then park up and cycle around, or do you cycle to these fabulous locations?

Q2: What cameras do you use?

Travel a lot with work so see some unique locations the majority of which I haven't shared on here. I always find the mountain bike finds you in some unique locations.

Camera - S5