The Dublin Community Blog

Last weekend Dublin Zoo were kind to invite bloggers from around Ireland to a or a behind the scenes look at the zoo before the crowds arrive and while the animals are active at breakfast. Several DublinBloggers attended and took photographs. We’ll post a selection of our photographe after the break in this post and you can find more on out flickr feeds.

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The annual Peoples Photography exhibition on the railings around St Stephens Green will be on this weekend Saturday 28 and Sunday 29th from 9am to 6pm each day. A free event, now entering its 24th year, it will showcase the work of around 200 photographers from amature to professional.

If you are around the Green over the weekend take a stroll around the railings and have a look.

Like Roseanne I spent most of Saturday at the Street Performance World Championships in Merrion Square, watching the performers and taking photos. Highlights for me were The Flying Dutchmen, whom I saw too little of, Dr Kaboom creating fireballs outside Government Buildings, Fire Guy learning sign language at the deaf stage and Sharon Mahoney’s apology for being Canadian.

Unfortunately I did not get to see the eventual winner Dublins own Jack Wise whose sword swallowing and glass walking won the crowd. Though who would vote against a Dub who can do all of that, not me.

Even though we did not make it into the final round of the IBA’s this year, we are still looking forward to the festivities in Galway next weekend. Red Mum (nominated for Best Photo Blog! ) and my humble self will be there to represent the Dublinblog, and will update you via our own Twitter-accounts and the Dublinblog-Twitter.

In the meantime, I’ll try to lay my hands on a nameplate that says “Hi, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father.” and will also try to get a shitty haircut. See you next Saturday.

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The annual Open House Dublin is on again this year, in fact it’s on next weekend October 8th to 11th. It’s a wonderful opportunity to visit some of the iconic buildings in Dublin. For photographers there is the opportunity to go up onto the viewing deck of Liberty Hall to take photos of the city skyline. For political fans there is the chance to visit Leinster House and Government Buildings. It’s well worth having a look at the schedule, some buildings require an advance booking others are on a first come first served basis.

Today would have been Phil Lynotts 60th Birthday. Happy birthday Philo.

Over the last couple of days a tribute to Michael Jackson has been growing outside HMV on Grafton Street. I was passing it last night and although Grafton Street was quiet it was still drawing a crowd, I imagine it is a busy spot during the day. You can see more pics on Flickr.

The Street Performance World Championships returned to Merrion Square for another summer. As is traditional now the weather was a little overcast and damp at times but that didn’t stop people from having a good time. Unfortunately I missed seeing the winners and even the second place, but I did see Bendy Em who came third and lets just say, she had at least third place wrapped up and in the box if not in the bag.

Another set of photos, this time from the Taste Of Dublin Festival. This was my first time attending the festival and I have to admit that while the food was very nice I did think there was very little value for money. The celebrity chefs attracted crowds and the food stands did a great trade but I have to wonder if next year prices will drop and how many of those restaurants will still be around. Was this the last day out for the Celtic Tiger?

It’s been a busy June in Dublin, I’ve decided to catch up on some photos that I’ve taken and intended to post to the Dublin Community Blog.

First we had the Dublin Docklands Festival. A great sunny weekend packed with food, music and tall ships. Click on the image to see more photos from Flickr.