David Misstear

Druce's Crane's-bill. Cabinteely Park, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour

Black Nightshade behind Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin. #wildflowerhour

Mexican Fleabane, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour

If at first you don't succeed, Troy, Troy and Troy again.

Dandelion, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour

Black Nightshade, Seapoint, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour

Annual Mercury, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour

Purple Toadflax, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour

I haven't been able to get out into nature for a few days, so it was very kind of nature to pay me a visit instead. This lovely small tortoiseshell flew in the door of my bedroom earlier.

I am really looking forward to the new radio documentary being aired at 3.00pm today, Monday 27th Oct, on RTÉ Radio1. The ‘Silent Valley - the last Irish Ring Ouzels’, it examines the plight of our Ring Ouzels (down to just one known pair in 2024) and asks if they can be saved?

Common Chickweed, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour

Shaggy-soldier growing on a road in Dún Laoghaire. My first time seeing this species and as with other new sightings I've uploaded to the National Biodiversity Data Centre's excellent Citizen Science Portal: records.biodiversityireland.ie #wildflowerhour

Rock Sea-spurrey (happy to be corrected) on the East Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour

Sheep's-bit on a wall overlooking Lough Dan, Co. Wicklow. #wildflowerhour

Tormentil on the path up to Scarr, Co. Wicklow. This flower is thought to get its name from the Latin for pain, as it was seen as a healing plant. For more facts about Ireland's wildflowers, Zoë Devlin's fantastic wildflowersofireland.net is a great resource, as are her books. #wildflowerhour

Tutsan, The Metals, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour

Ivy-leaved toadflax, The Metals, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour

Una Mullally: In Manchán Magan, Ireland had a writer whose words could light up the synapses Magan was a wholly authentic force, full of awe and devoid of cynicism

Wrote about how Manchán Magan’s writing, knowledge and ideas lit up the synapses.

A lovely angle shades basking in the sun in Dún Laoghaire. #teammoth

Common knapweed, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. #wildflowerhour

Red clover, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. #wildflowerhour

Hollyhock, West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour

Small teasel, West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour

Shepherd's-purse, West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour

Scarlet pimpernel, West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour

Lemon balm, The Metals, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour

Great photo, it's a lovely spot.

Ah, that's really interesting thanks, never knew origin of Pilibín!

Crane fly (daddy long legs), Dún Laoghaire. Known as 'snáthaid an diabhail' ('the Devil's needle') or 'Pilib an gheataire' ('Philip of the rush'/'skinny Philip') in Irish. Not sure where the 'Philip' comes from, anyone?

Come along on Culture Night for a rich and informative historical tour of the National Museum of Ireland – Collins Barracks exploring LGBTQIA+ history in the Museum’s collections. This tour views the Museum’s exhibitions through alternative lenses, bringing some hidden histories and perspectives to the fore.

Drop into the Discovery Zone this Culture Night and choose your favourite animal on display in the new Dead Zoo Lab. Museum Educators will be on hand to answer any curious questions and show-off the new handling carts where you can touch real fossils, fur and bones!

ake part in an engaging, hands-on session exploring the age-old question of how to spend your evening – going out or staying in? This interactive experience offers a unique opportunity to handle a selection of historical objects related to fashion, grooming, and leisure activities of times past, from elegant accessories and grooming tools used to prepare for a night on the town, to the more intimate items associated with domestic entertainment and relaxation.

Step into the past this #CultureNight at Collins Barracks!
Explore fashion, grooming & leisure of bygone eras, join tactile tours & discover LGBTQIA+ stories in our collections.
🐾 Ask about your fave creature in the Dead Zoo Lab!
📍 Fri 19 Sept, 17:00–21:00
🎟️ Free
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