Give It Up For Mary Of O’Connell Street
March 1, 2010 at 4:45 pm
I remember a Dublin that was populated with individuals. Anyone who knew Dublin ‘back in the day’ would remember the lady who used to dance on O’Connell Street. She’d always be there, dancing away to her own tune, smiling, being herself. Her name is Mary and I came across a Facebook Fan Page for Mary at the weekend.
Who Remembers The Woman That Dances On O’Connell Street Beside The Anna Livia
It’s got 13,661 fans and growing. It seems lots of other people remember dancing Mary of O’Connell Street. The wall is full of tributes to this lady (who is alive and well) and is 83:
New York has the naked cowboy and we have Mary
She was part of my childhood memories going into town with my parents … never failed to make me smile.
We can all learn something from her approach to life…. she has and is living hers to the max…while not hurting or taking away from anyone, in fact she has given so much to so many people. Thank you Mary.
Used to see her all the time when I worked in Town . . . she always looked so happy . . . Fair play to her!!!
If you remember Mary and you’d like to take part in a Facebook organised get together, turn up this Sunday at Mary’s old dancing stop at midday. There’s going to be a tribute to the lady who danced her way into so many people’s hearts and minds. Rumour has it she’s going to be there. Here’s hoping it’s a really fine sunny day.
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