Sculpture sunrise hope

An informal gathering will take place on Saturday morning next at the new sculpture in the Dun Ailinne Interpretive Park.

Although the official unveiling won't take place until July, this weekend offers the first potential opportunity to see the effect of the Spring Equinox on Noel Scullion's work, which is formed in the shape of an ancient javelin.

Parts of the edifice are designed to provide special effects at the equinoxes and the solstices. This weekend, if the sun is visible, it should shine at sunrise through a hole in the sculpture.

The sculpture was commissioned by Kilcullen Community Action and was paid for with grants from KELT and Kildare County Council. The Heritage Council funded an explanatory sign.

Though no special ceremonies are planned for the 6.20am event this Saturday, everybody who wants to come is welcome.

Afterwards they have the chance to take part in a litter pickup in the area before going home.

Brian Byrne.