Only a Pilgrim, Passing Through- The Memoirs of Oliver Noonan- The Dominican’s gardener.
Only a Pilgrim, Passing Through- The Memoirs of Oliver Noonan- The Dominican’s gardener. Oliver Noonan In 1991 Tallaght Historical Society invited the RTE Broadcaster Donncha Ó Dúlaing out to Tallaght to address the society on his life and times. While in Tallaght Donncha got somewhat diverted from the purpose of his visit, when he met ‘a most interesting man’- Mr. Oliver Noonan- the gardener for over forty four years in the Dominican College in Tallaght. Oliver, while being interviewed, took the time to give Donncha Ó Dúlaing a guided tour of the college environs, the ancient grounds he had tended for over 44 years. In the process, Oliver Noonan left not just a record of gardening practices and happenings beyond the priory walls. He also left an endearing record of his own life and times in Tallaght. Glenasmole I went to school in Glenasmole (1930s) where Mr. O’ Reardon was the teacher- ...