1. Book
Launch
What have Bono and our own Chairman David Moore got in common? They
both grew up in Finglas and feature, along with a host of others in a new book
by RTE journalist Samantha Libreri and award-winning photographer Darren
Kinsella (both natives of Finglas also) that will be launched this Thursday,
December 13th.
FINGLAS: A PEOPLE'S PORTRAIT will
be launched in St. Michael's Secondary School, Wellmount Road, Finglas at
6:30pm
Finglas natives Amanda Brunker, Niamh
Kavanagh and a host of others feature in the book (full list HERE).
The book will be on sale at the launch with a
special discount for those who attend the launch. David will be there, and who
knows who else. View book cover HERE.
Everyone is invited to the launch and David would
be delighted to see you there.
Venue in Finglas: click HERE for map & directions
2. Best Meteor Shower of
the Year
The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks this Thursday Dec.
13 and there will be no Moon to brighten up the sky making this an ideal year to
observe them. This year we have a National Geminid Watch that we want you to get
all your friends involved with.
All you have to do is count how many meteors you see every 15 minutes and
email the counts the next day to
observe@astronomy.ie
It's as simple as that and such counts have great scientific value as they
tell us how dense the swarm of meteoroid particles is as the Earth's ploughs
through it.
The Geminids have become the strongest shower of the year, and they are
known to produce quite bright meteors meaning even those in light polluted skies
should see quite a few.
Full guide and more details
HERE. We hope you will take
part in the National Geminid Watch and see a free celestial fireworks display
into the bargain.
