Maynooth

A CARRON POSTBOX

March 2, 2020 by Infomatique

A CARRON POSTBOX WITH BLANK INSTEAD OF LOGO MAIN STREET MAYNOOTH

This is the second such box that I have photographed the other one is on Church Street in Dublin. The blank is a location for a logo and I read somewhere that the Post Office [or An Post] purchased a few boxes without logos but I never heard why. I have been advised that there are not many to be seen.

There was a type of pillar box that does not have a logo or crest. It was known as the ‘Anonymous’ box as the royal cipher, crown and the words ‘Post Office’ had been accidentally omitted. In the UK the oversight was not corrected until 1887. This is not one of those boxes but I have seen a few [or at least I think I have].

The postbox in my photographs was manufactured by Carron in Scotland and they wereoOne of the major suppliers of letter boxes during the twentieth century. From the Mungal Foundry, near Falkirk, Stirlingshire they cast pillar boxes (from 1922), wall boxes (from 1952) and lamp boxes (from 1969 to 1982). The ironworks were first established in 1759 and became famous for its naval cannons The company became insolvent in 1982 after 223 years casting iron.

As an explanation for those of you who live outside Ireland – Following Irish independence in 1922, existing British pillar boxes and wall boxes were retained, and simply painted green. Many of these are extant around the country, retaining the monogram of the monarch who reigned at the time of the box’s installation. The Department of Posts and Telegraphs continued installing similar pillar boxes and wall boxes, but with the initials SÉ (for Saorstát Éireann), a harp or the P & T logo, instead of a monarch’s monogram. Since 1984 An Post, the current Irish postal administration, use the An Post logo to adorn their posting boxes.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

February 23, 2020 by Infomatique

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH – MILL STREET MAYNOOTH

Saint Mary’s Catholic Church is a fine and imposing building of social interest as the ecclesiastical centre for the Catholic population in the locality.

Built almost immediately following Catholic Emancipation in 1829, the church is somewhat typical of the churches built in that period with a confident primary front of considerable ornamentation in contrast to the treatment of the remainder of the walls that are simpler in form and appearance.

The church has been very well maintained over the years and retains many important early or original salient features, including slate roofs with cast-iron rainwater goods. The cut-stone work to the elevation to south-west is a good example of the high quality of stone masonry practised in the locality and this is especially evident in the carved detailing, such as the doorcase, that has retained a crisp intricacy. The interior is similarly intact and incorporates features of considerable artistic merit, including delicate stained glass windows, a fine plasterwork ceiling, and an ornate carved timber reredos to the altar. Set in its own grounds, the church is fronted by a simple gateway that again reveals high craftsmanship, together with early examples of iron work. Saint Mary’s Catholic Church is a prominent landmark in the locality, forming an imposing feature on the streetscape of Mill Street, and is identified in the landscape by the soaring tower that also provides incident to the skyline.

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1916 MEMORIAL TREE

February 22, 2020 by Infomatique

1916 MEMORIAL TREE WITHIN A SMALL GREEN ON POUND LANE IN MAYNOOTH

I am not sure if this a part of a larger park but because of flooding and construction hoarding the section that I visited was somewhat isolated.

The Lyreen river starts near Rathcoffey. It flows north through Barreen and it joins its main tributary, the Baltracey River. The Baltracey comes from Donadea lake with a small supply of fish. The river then flows through Laragh and through Millfarm and finally through Maynooth. It widens out into a low but wide and powerful river. The river formerly powered the mill there. It flows through the grounds of the St Patrick’s College, Maynooth and Maynooth University, behind the castle by Manor Mills. It then flows into the Rye River by the Maynooth Reservoir. The Lyreen is the main tributary of the Rye.

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BRONZE STATUE AT MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY

February 22, 2020 by Infomatique

BRONZE STATUE AT MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY – POPE JOHN PAUL II

I do not know why there are votive lights, candles and flowers in front bronze statue of pope John Paul II embracing two kneeling children. The statue is based on a photograph taken during the Pope’s visit in 1980.

Around the statue is a Heritage wall the purpose of which is to commemorate the generosity of those of Irish descent who donated to Maynooth College.

Imogen Stuart (born 1927) is a German-Irish sculptor. Stuart was born to the German art critic Bruno E. Werner and took up sculpting at a young age. As the Nazi Party gained more power, her mother, she, and her sister left the country. After World War II they united with Werner.

In 1945 Stuart began studying under Otto Hitzberger, who taught her modelling, carving, and relief work using different materials. She met her future husband, the Irishman Ian Stuart, in 1948, and in 1949 the two went to Ireland together. The young sculptor, though born a Lutheran, became interested in Irish religious heritage and converted to Roman Catholicism. The two married in 1951 and took up residence in Laragh Castle near Glendalough. In their twenty-one years of marriage The Stuarts had three daughters: Aoibheann, Siobhan and Aisling.

More about the artist www.imogenstuart.com/

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MAYNOOTH COLLEGE LIBRARY

February 22, 2020 by Infomatique

JOHN PAUL II LIBRARY AT MAYNOOTH BUILT IN 1984

Visitors may apply for access and or membership to Maynooth University Library. There is a controlled access system in place in the John Paul II Library. Once approved, applicants will receive a library card which is required for both entry and exit. This card can only be used by the registered user.