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GoogleMapsSatellite (not 3D unfortunately) -
www.google.com/maps/@52.2499775,-7.0981287,148a,35y,316.6...

Noted top right, just this side of Waterpark College, Mr. Fanning's Swiss Cottage:

Sinead O’Connor, 5th form, 1983

Finbar Furey the singer went to school there and has a funny story about the place. The family are settled members of the traveller community and lived in south Dublin. While the lads were at school some friend from the music industry visited his father in a beautiful Rolls Royce car and explained that he was setting off to tour Ireland a visit other traditional musicians in their homes. That would involve going up some narrow roads with the grass down the middle and would pose a threat to the paintwork of the Rolls. Mr. Furey proposed loaning them his battered BMW for the trip and the guest left his Rolls for the duration. As it was end of term Mr. Furey went to collect his offspring at Newtown School in a gleaming Rolls Royce. The sight of this well known settled traveller rolling up to collect his family in this symbol of wealth and luxury was a sensation.

“AI Overview

Arklow Pottery was established in 1934 in Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland, and operated until its closure in 1998. It was the second pottery company to be founded in the Irish Free State. The factory produced a wide range of decorative earthenware and tableware, and at its peak employed around 480 people.
The company was known for its innovative designs and export-driven approach, producing up to 25,000 items per week. Arklow Pottery supplied dinnerware to many top hotels and institutions across Ireland. The company developed its own unique style, with many early patterns featuring 22-carat gold finishes.
The history of Arklow Pottery is deeply intertwined with the social landscape of Arklow and Ireland. The factory was a significant employer in the area and played a central role in the community.”

Some of their better work, bottom left

www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collections-Research/Art-and-Industry...

Seagullview 3D - www.google.com/maps/@52.790912,-6.1484361,152a,35y,70.72h...
I'm glad to see they have got rid of that 'knuckle' at the bend in the waterway. It must have been an accident waiting to happen.

"I'm a little teapot ..."
via Stephen Davies

And some ladies at a trade stall, via The 'Eir-Lite' Book of Whimsy

I was looking in the 1911 census for any sign of a Pottery tradition in the area prior to the business being started there in 1934, but the search did not reveal anything concrete (or ceramic for that matter). I did find some interesting occupations as follows, High Explosive Mixer, Seafaring Tailor, Cartridge Wrapping in Explosive Factory, Labourer in Cordite Works, Factory Girl Kynocks, Traveller in Tea, Seniptress, Shipowner, Electric Wire-man, Lead Miner Unemployed and Lamplighter.

I am sure there is a dog in there somewhere, but for the life of me, I can't find it!

Bits are still there - Google Satellite not yet 3D - www.google.com/maps/@54.2684187,-8.4647982,97a,35y,22.25h...

Streetview of the entrance - maps.app.goo.gl/3y4rY1XFkBn8XUv88

Michael Collins was there, Account in Michael Collins' hand of his capture and detention in Sligo Gaol.

It held few prisoners by that time and was closed the following year
“The Gaol’s ‘panopticon’ or ‘all-seeing’ design centred around the Governor’s House, from which the cell block could be observed at all times. Both prisoner and guard were underconstant surveillance. The internal design was intended to allow for air circulation around
the buildings and its inmates, in order to avoid the spread of disease and sickness. There was separate accommodation for men, women, criminals, lunatics and children.

www.sligogaol.ie/general

Suck Diesel hanging took place up to 1903.
Public hangings outside the main gate and private hangings in the treadmill yard on the left.
Many earlier guests ‘emigrated’ to Oz