The sea from Dollymount Strand
The mystic clamour of creation
is in the onrushing tide
it is a din that gently curves
the soul of man wisely chides;
'tis where the ancient Irish kind
is pressing near its force
when primordial waters flowed
and from whence all life its course,
was shaped and shone as one;
the onward rhythm of each
timed and measured surge -
a metaphor for the quest of man,
the riddle of the pirate's purge
which braves the dirge and clan.
A giant chasm its heart opens
for the world o' free living
part soul mother of creation
and cruel destroyer in its giving;
all winsome waves and crashing bolts,
under moody skies forgiving;
can charm like Summer's colts
the pauper's mind in dark moon's feast,
or take life at its command -
a giant cavern with voice fleeced:
its complex heart like open hand;
a confessor to the crowd
message combing its deep secrets;
the sea breaks out of its mystic shroud
with baffling waves dexterity
its soul empties for posterity!
13/9/2002
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''Howth's wonder''
Howth Head
The Summit or Howth Head is a place of great serenity and tranquility. At the furthest point of Howth Peninsula - which has one third of the total of Ireland’s flora - the Summit has been the haunt of many people throughout the ages and still today gets its hikers, families on Sundays, nature and wildlife lovers, etc. The
Lighthouse - the Bailey Lighthouse - moved from its original position, is a famous landmark and is a perpetual
beacon welcoming sea travellers on the Ferry coming into Dun Laoghaire or was the last bright spark for many a soul who left the old sod never to return; its famous light would flash as if ensuring that the flame of memory would reside deep in their heart forever.
To gaze out over Dublin Bay and see the many vistas unveil themselves before your eyes is an uplifting event. Follow in the footsteps of those for whom it has acted as a muse - literary giant James Joyce used it as his setting in some of his literary works, notably Molly Bloom's soliloquy; in particular, Ireland’s Nobel Laureate WB Yeats, whilst he lived in Howth (Balscadden House) in the 1880’s was known to use it. Moreover, Brendan Behan called it the "Healthiest place in Ireland". So drink in its sweet air, behold its views, follow in the footsteps of scores of souls through the continuum of time, and feel the ancient poetic essence of the place as they have done.
The Summit or Howth Head is a place of great serenity and tranquility. At the furthest point of Howth Peninsula - which has one third of the total of Ireland’s flora - the Summit has been the haunt of many people throughout the ages and still today gets its hikers, families on Sundays, nature and wildlife lovers, etc. The
Lighthouse - the Bailey Lighthouse - moved from its original position, is a famous landmark and is a perpetual
beacon welcoming sea travellers on the Ferry coming into Dun Laoghaire or was the last bright spark for many a soul who left the old sod never to return; its famous light would flash as if ensuring that the flame of memory would reside deep in their heart forever.
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| The Summit Walk going along the Cliff face with the Baily Lighthouse in the distance |
To gaze out over Dublin Bay and see the many vistas unveil themselves before your eyes is an uplifting event. Follow in the footsteps of those for whom it has acted as a muse - literary giant James Joyce used it as his setting in some of his literary works, notably Molly Bloom's soliloquy; in particular, Ireland’s Nobel Laureate WB Yeats, whilst he lived in Howth (Balscadden House) in the 1880’s was known to use it. Moreover, Brendan Behan called it the "Healthiest place in Ireland". So drink in its sweet air, behold its views, follow in the footsteps of scores of souls through the continuum of time, and feel the ancient poetic essence of the place as they have done.
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| Balscadden House - the home of WB Yeats in the 1880's; at the start of the climb to the summit. www.howthismagic.com |
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