We took ourselves to Baggott Street to visit the Mercy International Centre, the home and final resting place of Catherine McAuley (please amend spelling in last night's blog - a senior moment), foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. We were made very welcome, had missed the tour for the day, but were shown around by an Australian Mercy Associate, Ann O'Connell. This historic place captures many aspects of Catherine's work with the poor and disadvantaged, a sacred place central to the Mercy Sisters throughout the world. We were so fortunate to be able to visit. Of course, I was reminded of the Mercy Spirit so alive at OLSH.
This afternoon we browsed a shopping area, walked through St Stephens Green, a place that reminded us of Cornwall Park, a green area in a busy city. We had hoped to visit the Genealogy section of the Dublin Library to see if we could find any records relating to the Gibson and Lynch families, but as it was Monday, it was closed. Pity!
It has been a lovely warm day and the forecast is promising. We have studied the map to find our way to the Dingle area. We think getting out of Dublin will be the challenge! One consistent thing we have experienced is the friendliness of the people so we should be able to get help if we need it.
So another good day. Love to all.
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