Flowers for the Altar

16th - 28th April, Dunne St site

The visual artist Aoife Desmond proposes to create a garden in an abandoned lot on Dunne St in the Five Lamps area. The aim will be to create a flower garden that will bloom in April for the Five Lamps Festival.

The flowers will be picked throughout the month and given to the nearby St Agatha’s church for their altar. Bouquets of flowers can also be given to locals who have participated in the garden.

The artist will make links with local schools, groups and individuals who might be interested in becoming involved in the garden and helping to plant it. After April the garden will be entrusted to their care.

Modern Architecture in Ireland:

an introduction to Dublin buildings 1940 - 1980

Friday 20th April, 12 pm, Connolly House

This is an architectural history talk which will provide an overview of twentieth-century architecture in Ireland. As Ellen is a resident of the neighbourhood and has special interest in Dublin's architecture from 1940 to 1980, she will then focus on local examples of buildings from this period such as Charleville Mall flats, the Marino VEC building and North William Street school.