Dublin Marathon 2009

Dublin Marathon 2009, originally uploaded by infomatique.

Feyisa Lilisa from Ethiopia won the Dublin City Marathon today. He crossed the line in an unofficial time of two hours, nine minutes, 11 seconds which is just four seconds off the record.

Russian Aleksey Sokolov, who is the record holder, came second in an unofficial time of two hours, ten minutes, 35 seconds.

The Kenyan runner Noah Serem came third.

The first Irish man home was Sergei Ciobanu, a member of the Clonliffe Harriers club, with a time of two hours, 22 minutes, six seconds.

The winner of the women's race was Katerina Stetsenko from Ukraine at a time of two hours, 32 minutes, 45 seconds.

Annette Keeley, from Raheny, was the first Irish woman to cross the finish line.



This is the 30th year of the Lifestyle Sports - adidas Dublin Marathon, which is run through the historic Georgian streets of Dublin.

The course of the Adidas Dublin Marathon is a classic city loop with start and finish lines in the city centre near the famous Trinity College. The course is fairly flat but with a couple of climbs of about 50 m altitude.

The race finished at Merrion Square where a couple of Ireland’s most celebrated writers, Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats, have resided.

The Adidas Dublin Marathon is run every year in late October. Since the first race in 1980 the number of runners has increased steadily with more than 12,500 taking part in today's race.

In the 2008 Dublin Marathon almost 9,000 runners crossed the finish line. More than half of the participants are from outside Ireland.

The Adidas Dublin Marathon is known as the ‘Friendly Marathon’ due to the many spectators aligning along the streets to support the exhausted runners with enthusiastic cheers.

Every runner to complete the Adidas Dublin Marathon received a medal and a certificate for their efforts, and the overall winner is endowed with a prize of EUR 15,000.

The U2 Graffiti Wall at Windmill Lane Studios

The U2 Graffiti Wall at Windmill Lane Studios, originally uploaded by infomatique.

The U2 Graffiti Wall at Windmill Lane Studios is where U2's music began. They recorded their first three albums there. They continued to use Windmill Lane throughout the 1980's. The wall outside the studio has been marked with chalk, pens and paint over the years by U2 fans from all around the world. Although the studio is no longer located there, the wall still stands as an amazing tribute to the "greatest band on the planet".

Artists such as U2, Van Morrison, Sinéad O'Connor, and Elvis Costello have recorded there. U2 recorded their first three albums at Windmill.

The site of the old studios is covered in graffiti from fans who have paid pilgrimage from all over the world. For U2 fans wishing to visit the site please note it is not sign posted at all and continuously tourists get lost looking for it..

CHINESE NEW YEAR IN SMITHFIELD (Dublin)

CHINESE NEW YEAR IN SMITHFIELD (Dublin), originally uploaded by infomatique.

Smithfield Chinese Carnival - Chinese New Year Festival 2008
Smithfield Square 12 noon – 7 pm daily
The Year of the Rat: Celebrating New Beginnings.

Bedecked with Chinese arches, lanterns and lights, Smithfield becomes the venue for Dublin Chinese New Year Carnival, and a new era in the Chinese calendar commences. This is an inclusive event that celebrates Chinese culture and takes place from Saturday, February 9th to Monday 11th bringing life and visual drama to Smithfield Square.

Chinese performers will take to the stage throughout the three days. Dragon and lion dances, traditional and modern Chinese music and dance, martial arts, Chinese cookery demonstrations and Chinese fashion will be showcased throughout the three days introducing and reacquainting audiences with Chinese culture.

Smithfield Chinese Carnival - Chinese New Year Festival 2008
Smithfield Square 12 noon – 7 pm daily
The Year of the Rat: Celebrating New Beginnings.

Bedecked with Chinese arches, lanterns and lights, Smithfield becomes the venue for Dublin Chinese New Year Carnival, and a new era in the Chinese calendar commences. This is an inclusive event that celebrates Chinese culture and takes place from Saturday, February 9th to Monday 11th bringing life and visual drama to Smithfield Square.

Chinese performers will take to the stage throughout the three days. Dragon and lion dances, traditional and modern Chinese music and dance, martial arts, Chinese cookery demonstrations and Chinese fashion will be showcased throughout the three days introducing and reacquainting audiences with Chinese culture.

U2 Graffiti Wall - Dublin Docklands October 2009

U2 Graffiti Wall - Dublin Docklands October 2009, originally uploaded by infomatique.

On Hanover Quay, the wall towards the concrete works has become the new ‘U2 Wall’, featuring graffiti by fans.

U2 Graffiti Wall - Dublin Docklands October 2009

U2 Graffiti Wall - Dublin Docklands October 2009, originally uploaded by infomatique.

On Hanover Quay, the wall towards the concrete works has become the new ‘U2 Wall’, featuring graffiti by fans.

BRAY_AIRSHOW-4945

BRAY_AIRSHOW-4945, originally uploaded by infomatique.

Only free family air display in Ireland for 2008, incorporating the best of Irish Aviation and world famous Blades Display Team. Aerobatics, Parachuting, Funfair, Samba Flypast , Naval Service.

PLANT EATING A BUILDING

PLANT EATING A BUILDING, originally uploaded by infomatique.