Ballyshannon

 and the River Erne

all aboard

 the bus to Ballyshannon

outdoor services

an outdoor laundry station in Ballyshannon, 2019.  This is the second one I've seen that's outside.  I imagine some people will use them to wash a big item such as a large blanket or duvet.  Most people have a washing machine but they are small.

the pay as you go waste disposal is located in the same area, it's good for people who don't have pickup service and is convenient.

CDP Monthly Theme - Blue

the tractor was parked beside a Vincent's charity shop in Ballyshannon.

to see how others addressed the monthly theme from around the globe, click here

memorial

located on Assaroe Road in Ballyshannon is the Port of the Dead, named for a spot where the recently deceased were transported before bridges were built across the Erne. The journey was made in silence until the boats crossed the water and the dead were brought to rest at nearby Assaroe Abbey.

blustery day

for fishing off Creevy Pier in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.

slevins

taken from the bus window going through Ballyshannon.  Slevins Department Store is a 3rd generation family run business in the heart of Ballyshannon.

the morning star

The "Morning Star" sculpture
Resembling a sail-boat on the crest of a wave, it is located at the roundabout along the N15, to the north side of the town. 

HEART Project, Morning Star, 2008
H.E.A.R.T. stands for Heritage, Environment, Art and Rural Tourism. It is a cross-border initiative managed jointly by Strabane District Council and Donegal County Council.
The sculpture is of a ‘landmark’ scale, 6.5 meters in height, it is made up of a number of forms, such as the flowing ‘water line’ which makes reference to the Assaroe Falls and River Erne. The Boat form which makes reference to the Mall Port, is elevated above the waterline and is positioned to look out towards the Atlantic ocean. The sculpture is located on the Allingham roundabout near Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal.

The artwork celebrates the area’s rich industrial/social history and culture. The Mall Quay, Ballyshannon’s port with reference to its shipping heritage, was the first port in Ireland to import coal. It also was a port of departure for immigrants fleeing the famine. The ancient title of the River Erne ‘Morning Star’, its listing in the Annals of the four masters, the first settlers in Ireland on Inis Saimer, the demise of the Abbey Assaroe with particular reference to the name Port na Morrav, the solemn funeral procession being broken by the sound of the abbey bell, the loss of the Falls of Assaroe, rhythmic flowing movement, were other influences which shaped the work.

Info courtesy of dccpa (donegal county council public art)

dog spa

passing through Ballyshannon on the bus.