One of the completed Ballymun HFH houses, similar to the one we’ll be working at Monday. A whimsical Irish tale “Into the West” , available on DVD was filmed in Ballymun, and gives a good look at the city sponsored high rise housing there, some of which is being replaced by homes like the ones built by HFH.






8-11-06 Staff on hand took Christine out to The Marketplace, a tapas bar near Stephens Green in Dublin City Center after work today to celebrate her new opportunity and honor her time with HFH. Not an "official" Irish pub (so I am told), but a fun night nonetheless Lots of work done this first week on a refurbishment schedule for the project I and/or Regis will be working while here, with an eye towards a “generic” version that can be used as a checklist and guide for future renovation projects….right up my alley. Working a garden finshing project Monday, calling to schedule assessments/bids for the project mid week, and on to a day long obligatory “Safe Pass” class Friday, then quite possibly heading up to Belfast for some hands on time with the Northern Ireland affiliate for the following week. A welcome opportunity in all ways…will see more of the country, have a chance to quiz the experts, and come back with more working knowledge to fill both volunteer supervisor and construction supervisor roles if need be. Right ON!