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Joe Ryan was recruited by M.C. to deputise on a mopping up operation to New Ross, County Wexford, and he bagged this one on Priory Lane, at its junction with Priory Street.

Below: A 'mark on Priory Lane, New Ross.

 

 Above: Looking west into Priory Lane with the 'mark at left.

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Night comes down and finds you alone
In a space and time of your own
Lost in dreams in a world full of shadows.

Down the street the neon light shines
Offering refuge and hope to the blind ....... 

With the mop-up in Killiney concluded, back in the city M.C. and Benchmarker stopped off on Ranelagh Road to record this one. It's on the west side, a little way south of the railway bridge.

Below: A 'mark on Ranelagh Road in Dublin City.

 

Above: Looking south on Ranelagh Road with the 'mark at bottom right.

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This one is on Station Road in Killiney, County Dublin, a short way north of the eponymous railway station, and at the entrance to the steps that lead down to the beach.

Below: A 'mark on Station Road in Killiney.

 

 Above: Looking south on Station Road with the 'mark at bottom left and the railway station building in the distance. It contains a rather good cafe where M.C. had some tea with bread, butter and jam, while Benchmarker had just an americano, although the cakes were tempting.

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This one is on the north side of Marino Avenue West - near its junction with Killiney Hill Road in Killiney, County Dublin - and adjacent to the home of a man with a large collection of ancient stone water troughs, and the proud owner of a rare classic sports car, both of which he graciously showed to M.C. and Benchmarker.

Below: A 'mark on Marino Avenue West in Killiney.

 

Above: Looking west through a watery setting sun on Marino Avenue West with the 'mark, bathed in liquid golden light, at bottom right.

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Still in Killiney, County Dublin, M.C. and Benchmarker found this one on Killiney Hill Road at the junction with Killiney Avenue.

Below: A 'mark on Killiney Hill Road in Killiney.

 

 Above: Looking north on Killiney Hill Road as a mamil puffs past the 'mark located at bottom left.

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On a mopping up operation in the environs of Killiney, County Dublin, M.C. and Benchmarker bagged a few stragglers, among them this one which is located on the eastern section of Strathmore Road, about 100 yards south of the entrance to Bono's gaff.

Below: A 'mark on Strathmore Road in Killiney.

 

 Above: Looking north on Strathmore Road with the 'mark, unfortunately somewhat truncated, at bottom left.

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This one from Mike C. is on Saint Mary's School on New Street, Killarney, County Kerry.

Below: The 'mark on Saint Mary's School in Killarney.

 

Above: A view of the front of the school. The 'mark is near the bottom of the corner between the two railings at right.