Posts Tagged ‘ university ’

The University of Limerick’s Living Bridge

Nov 15th, 2007 | By Bock | Category: Favourites, Limerick

You might remember something about this here and here.
The University of Limerick has built a beautiful footbridge on the River Shannon, designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and constructed by Eiffel (yes, that Eiffel). It wanders over the river, among the tiny islands, undulating in the breeze and it flexes in sympathy with those who choose [...]



The Living Bridge – University of Limerick

Jul 3rd, 2007 | By Bock | Category: Favourites, Pictures

This is a section of the Shannon that flows through the University of Limerick campus:

The University engaged the Eiffel company of France to build this footbridge which will wind its way between the little islands in the river:

Work has been going on for quite a while now, and we’ve all been watching it develop with [...]



My Dog, Satan

Apr 23rd, 2007 | By Bock | Category: My life

It’s very difficult to own a dog. Very. It’s hard. Dogs demand a great amount from their owners, and anyone who tries to tell you that pets lower your blood pressure should be shot down in the street like a – well, like a dog.
I have, as you probably know, two [...]



Sometimes Mass Murder Is News and Sometimes It Isn’t

Apr 19th, 2007 | By Bock | Category: Media

Did you see this guy’s video on the news?

He was as mad as a bag of spanners. A fruit. A complete nutcase.
I’ve been listening to the coverage since waking up this morning. Every station has it, on radio and tv. The world is shocked and horrified by the mass killings at [...]