Many people around the country stayed up late last night and early this morning to catch the blood moon eclipse.
Local photographers Darran Rafferty and Aidan Stewart captured two of the best images
Aidan’s (above) was taken at Blackrock beach, while Darran (below) captured the effect of the moon on St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dundalk.
The next such eclipse will be in December 2029.
More than 200 local athletes took part in the second annual Mark Pollack Run in the Dark last week.
Blackrock AC first competed in the charity run last year with 70 people taking part and raising over €600 in the process. The interest in the event within the club was such that this year the club decided to collaborate with the North East Runners and organised the event to start at St Helena’s Park.
On the night over 200 runners took part choosing to run either a 5km loop or a 10km loop, with each athlete donating at least €5 or €10 depending on how far they were running.
A lot of those taking part were first time runners or were running distances longer than they had ever run before. It was a great social run with everyone enjoying themselves, especially since these athletes normally only meet in a competitive environment.
Thanks to Aidan Stewart for the picture.
Check out this stunning image from local photographer Aidan Stewart of Soldier’s Point last night, as captured from the Point Road.
Thanks to Aidan Stewart for sharing these superb shots of the sea crashing onto the Main Street in Blackrock earlier today.
Thankfully, the floods weren’t as bad as those witnessed last month but it was still enough to close Main Street briefly with Belles Tea Rooms opting to close for the afternoon due to how quiet the area was.
People are reminded that these floods have an impact on local business and are asked to support them if they can at this time.
The flooded street of Blackrock, as captured by Blackrock Tidy Towns
Thanks to the person who sent us on this picture from Aidan Stewart of Blackrock beach at the weekend with the tide out.
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