breathnach1
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anyone no the history behind the ball? Not old enough to rem
On the way to Naas there is massive ball by a roundabout, decorated with road markings, which according to the locals is a time capsule with all the tools we use now inside it. Why they decorated it with road markings is anyone's guess.
According to the artists:
"The road arrows suggest the movement of air water currents over the surface of a globe and follow the main flow of traffic towards Dublin, across the bridge and particularly along the turn off for Naas. This emphasises the town’s geographical position in relation to the motorway.
As an element symbol of motion, a sphere of this size with roadmarkings, would act as an impressive yet integrated celebration of travel and motorway design. It would appeal to a broad cross-section of roadusers and be a lighthearted and distinctive landmark."
I think that site is known as Cappagh Hill and it's a sculpture jointly commissioned by Kildare, Meath and Westmeath County Councils (again by competition) under the Percent For Art scheme, the artist being Barry Rafter. Don't know what they represent.does anybody know what the two circular things on either side of the M4 motorway represent? They're just over the top of the hill after the toll.
Theres loads of roadside art with no explanation on motorways around Ireland - I often wonder what is the story or meaning behind various pieces.
Well my understanding is that the EU instructed that there be an art element to any road projects that EU funds were party to.My understanding of the story or meaning behind all these roadside "art" pieces is the government had to much money: at the time.
the bull sculptor on the m1 just north of newry
Why do people insist on calling Naas Nass!