“We seldom get an opportunity to make a unique contribution to the world and I think Gulliver for Lilliput Way, through The Creative Ireland Programme and Roscommon Co Council was one such opportunity, for Mark Feeley” Eileen Fahey

There was major excitement on the Cloonlarge Loop today. Gulliver came to Lilliput Way.

The sculpture was unveiled by guest of honour Cllr Joe Murphy Cathaoirleach Roscommon Co Council. Marks Feeley’s unbelievable work has left all of us awe struck.  Just look at the photos

The project was inspired by an old turf cutting machine found on the bog which was called a Lilliput.  In the book Gulliver’s Travels, Gulliver went to a land called Lilliput. All the people there were tiny just 6 inches tall. Gulliver was a giant in Lilliput.

We had a Lilliput, we had the little people (the fairies) we had a Wizard and Queen Luna so we decided to try to bring Gulliver to live on Lilliput Way too.

 Through the Creative Ireland Programme 2021, Kilteevan Tidy Towns commissioned local sculptor Mark Feeley to create Gulliver a giant’s head and hand. The stone for Gulliver’s head came from Lecarrow Quarry and weighed 18 ton. When the head was complete Gulliver weighed 13 ton. The stone for the hand weighs 5 tons.

Gulliver also stands as A Giant reminder of the importance of Biodiversity as he holds a butterfly on his fingertip.

The event was attended by the Tidy Towns Committee, staff and pupils of Kilteevan National School/ Junior Tidy Towns,  Roscommon Co Councillors, staff of Roscommon Co Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Residents of the Cloonlarge Loop .

Pupils, from the school Cillian and Cristo read a poem Queen Luna’s Plea which the pupils composed. In co-operation with Roscommon library the pupils recorded an extract from Gullivers Travels which  the library posted on their social media to coincide with the unveiling of the sculpture.

Kilteevan Tidy Towns celebrated National Biodiversity Week today by hosting an event for the community -Walk and Talk with Michael Bell of Nature Learn. Michael’s daughter Molly accompanied us and kindly shared her knowledge also.

Michael set two Moth Attractors on the Loop last night. As we walked the Loop, birds, butterflies, bee’s wildflowers and trees were noted. When the Moth traps were opened we got the opportunity to see and touch some amazing creatures that co-exist with us.

WOW! What a surprise.  There were flying beetles in there too. As most of our moths are hiding away during the day so we rarely get to see them.  Moths are important pollinators too.

All records are submitted to the National Biodiversity Data Centre and all moths were released. We have shared  just a few photos  and have labelled three photos for you.

What lovely relaxing morning in the Great Outdoors! Thank you Nature Learn for a wonderful experience. We look forward to further learning later this Summer when we can develop our own expertise further in identifying and recording species.

Kilteevan Tidy Towns would like to acknowledge the support of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in hosting this event.

 

Kilteevan Tidy Towns celebrated National Biodiversity Week today by hosting an event for the community -Walk and Talk with Michael Bell of Nature Learn. Michael’s daughter Molly accompanied us and kindly shared her knowledge also.

Michael set two Moth Attractors on the Loop last night. As we walked the Loop, birds, butterflies, bee’s wildflowers and trees were noted. When the Moth traps were opened we got the opportunity to see and touch some amazing creatures that co-exist with us.

WOW! What a surprise.  There were flying beetles in there too. As most of our moths are hiding away during the day so we rarely get to see them.  Moths are important pollinators too.

All records are submitted to the National Biodiversity Data Centre and all moths were released. We have shared  just a few photos  and have labelled three photos for you.

What lovely relaxing morning in the Great Outdoors! Thank you Nature Learn for a wonderful experience. We look forward to further learning later this Summer when we can develop our own expertise further in identifying and recording species.

Kilteevan Tidy Towns would like to acknowledge the support of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in hosting this event.

 

The best of Luck to Killian and Mark Kilteevan National school finalists. Dont forget to Vote