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26th September 2013

‘Afloat’ Awaits Time & Tides to Launch Bottles of Messages & More!

#AfloatProject – As previously reported, the 'Afloat' project headed by Dalkey based visual artist, Roisin Cunningham who was to launch bottles off The Muglins in Dublin Bay last weekend was cancelled at short notice, writes Jehan Ashmore.

Not deterred, Roisin is to re-schedule the launch date for either day of the weekend 5-6 October. Supporting the launch will come from the Dalkey Rowing Club's Junior Ladies team, who are to row out the East coast club's 'skiff' from Coliemore Harbour to The Muglins off Dalkey Island. From there all 50 bottles will be launched into the Irish Sea.

The overriding theme of 'Afloat' is to reflect on the state of the nation since the financial collapse and asks individuals to probe into how they feel themselves. In addition, the need to question our identity on several levels, as well as a collective expression of society.

Locals and visitors alike were invited over the summer to contribute ideas, quotes, or messages and place them in the bottles which will also include a piece of artwork and a paper boat.

Weather permitting, the location of the small rocky outcrop of The Muglins with its lighthouse was chosen for the bottle launch because of the strong currents that converge in this southern area of Dublin Bay.

Published in Coastal Notes

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Shannon Foynes Port Information

Shannon Foynes Port (SFPC) are investing in an unprecedented expansion at its general cargo terminal, Foynes, adding over two-thirds the size of its existing area. In the latest phase of a €64 million investment programme, SFPC is investing over €20 million in enabling works alone to convert 83 acres on the east side of the existing port into a landbank for marine-related industry, port-centric logistics and associated infrastructure. The project, which will be developed on a phased basis over the next five years, will require the biggest infrastructure works programme ever undertaken at the port, with the entire 83 acre landbank having to be raised by 4.4 metres. The programme will also require the provision of new internal roads and multiple bridge access as well as roundabout access.