‘From Corries to Coast’
Photographic Exhibition
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| Glenealo Valley by Brendan Cullen |
A photographic exhibition
celebrating Wicklow's Geological Heritage takes place at Blessington Library from 22nd
August till 5th September. The exhibition feature a selection of
30 entries to the recent photographic competition ' From Corries to Coast'
organised by Wicklow Uplands Council in partnership with the Wicklow County
Council’s Heritage Office. There has been great interest in the competition
with over 170 entries received. €500 in
prizes were awarded to winning entries at the launch of the exhibition on
Saturday the 22nd of August. There are already plans
to move the exhibition to other venues in County Wicklow.
The aim of the photographic
competition and exhibition is to acknowledge and celebrate the diversity,
beauty and significance of geology in county Wicklow and the contribution it
continues to make to our quality of life, our health and our wealth. The landscape of Wicklow has been moulded by
nature over many millions of years, giving us the distinctive mountains, lakes,
valleys and coastline that we enjoy today. This geological landscape also
provides the building blocks of our livelihoods in the form of soil for
agriculture and forestry, stone, sand and gravel deposits for buildings and
roads and historically, the mining of minerals such as copper, sulphur, lead,
zinc and even gold all of which dramatically transformed the landscape and
communities of county Wicklow.
Why not come along and enjoy a
selection of images from around the county which showcase Wicklow’s Geological
Heritage including our outstanding landscapes and connections with people and
products. All are welcome to view the exhibition, admission is free.
