The Diamond is a baseball stadium located in Richmond, Virginia, USA, on Boulevard. It is the home of Richmond Flying Squirrels of the Eastern League and the Virginia Commonwealth Universitybaseball team. From 1985 to 2008, it was the home of the Richmond Braves, the Triple-Aminor league baseball affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. The Diamond seats 12,134 people for baseball; however, for Flying Squirrels games, advertising banners cover up the top rows of the upper deck, reducing seating capacity to 9,560. It replaced the demolished Parker Field, which had been built in 1934, as part of the fair grounds. Parker Field had been converted for baseball in 1954, replacing Mooers Field. Parker Field housed the Braves from 1966 to 1984. In 2003, part of The Diamond's roof was destroyed by Hurricane Isabel, and in 2004 a piece of a concrete beam (size of a football) fell on the stands below, though no fans were injured.
History
The Richmond Braves relocated to Gwinnett County, Georgia after the 2008 season. One factor in the franchise's decision to relocate was reportedly a failure to reach an agreement on building a new ballpark in Richmond. There was plan by a development group called the Richmond Baseball Initiative to build a new stadium in Shockoe Bottom near Main Street Station. But in August 2009 the company that submitted this ballpark plan withdrew it. Under the plan, the Richmond Braves would have moved to the new stadium while the Diamond would become the sole home to Virginia Commonwealth University athletics. VCU Baseball previously shared the facility with the Braves for home games. The Diamond is owned by the Richmond Metropolitan Authority, which currently leases the facility to VCU.
The town's name comes from the Irish: Inis Ceithleann. This refers to Cethlenn, a figure in Irish mythology who may have been a goddess. Local legend has it that Ceithlenn was wounded in battle by an arrow and attempted to swim across the river Erne, which surrounds the island, but she never reached the other side so the island was named in reference to her. It has been anglicised many ways over the centuries — Iniskellen, Iniskellin, Iniskillin, Iniskillen, Inishkellen, Inishkellin, Inishkillin, Inishkillen, and so on.
The Diamond is the main square in Donegal Town. It forms the town centre with an extensive pedestrian area with seating and trees. It includes a prominent 'obelisk' celebrating 'the Four Masters', four Gaelic historians led by BrotherMícheál Ó Cléirigh who wrote The Annals of the Four Masters in the 1630s. The Plantation of Ulster and the establishment of 'plantation towns' often included a meeting area or market place (often with a 'mercat cross') in the town centre.
Donegal or Donegal Town (/ˈdʌniɡɔːl/ or /ˈdʌnᵻɡɔːl/DUN-i-gawl; Irish:Dún na nGall, meaning "fort of the foreigners") is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. The name was historically written in English as Dunnagall or Dunagall.
Donegal gave its name to County Donegal, although Lifford is now the county town. Until the early 17th century, Donegal was the 'capital' of Tír Chonaill, a Gaelic kingdom controlled by the O'Donnell Clan of the Cenél Conaill. Donegal sits at the mouth of the River Eske and Donegal Bay, which is overshadowed by the Bluestack Mountains ('the Croaghs'). The town is bypassed by the N15 and N56roads. The centre of the town, known as The Diamond, is a hub for music, poetic and cultural gatherings in the area.
History
There is archaeological evidence for settlements around the town dating to prehistoric times including the remains of round forts and other defensive earthworks.
St. Patrick was captured by raiders from the clans governed by Niall of the Nine Hostages, and this region is that to which Patrick returned, being familiar with the people, language, customs and lands. The first clan to convert to Christianity as the result of St Patrick's efforts was Clan Connaill (also known at one time as Clan Dálaigh: in English, this is pronounced Daley and it translates as "one in a leadership role"). Connall was a son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. As a result of their acceptance of Christianity, Patrick blessed the clan members; the sign of the cross appeared on the chieftain's shield and this became not only the heraldic device for the clan but also for County Donegal.
Under the Electoral Act 1923, the constituency's boundaries remained unchanged, and were defined simply as "the administrative county of Donegal". However, its representation was increased from 6 to 8 seats.
We are in Donegal town Co Donegal Ireland. We are in what is known as the 'Diamond'. This is the town's central square for meeting and greeting, people watching and shopping.
In the centre of the paved area is a massive 10m high obelisk dedicated to the memory of the 4 Masters.This tall conspicuous memorial monument dominates the centre of The Diamond. Engraved on each side of the pillar is a name written in Irish. The written explanation offered low down is also written in Irish. There is no translation.
This four-sided sandstone obelisk/memorial was erected 1938. Each side is Inscribed with the names of authors of the Annals of the Four Masters.
The four masters were four monks (Michael O'Clery, Peregrine O'Clery, Peregrine Duigan and Fearfeasa O'Mulconroy). They came from the Franci...
published: 19 Sep 2019
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We are in Donegal town Co Donegal Ireland. We are in what is known as the 'Diamond'. This is the town's central square for meeting and greeting, people watching...
We are in Donegal town Co Donegal Ireland. We are in what is known as the 'Diamond'. This is the town's central square for meeting and greeting, people watching and shopping.
In the centre of the paved area is a massive 10m high obelisk dedicated to the memory of the 4 Masters.This tall conspicuous memorial monument dominates the centre of The Diamond. Engraved on each side of the pillar is a name written in Irish. The written explanation offered low down is also written in Irish. There is no translation.
This four-sided sandstone obelisk/memorial was erected 1938. Each side is Inscribed with the names of authors of the Annals of the Four Masters.
The four masters were four monks (Michael O'Clery, Peregrine O'Clery, Peregrine Duigan and Fearfeasa O'Mulconroy). They came from the Franciscan friary in Donegal Town and it is believed they compiled the Annals of the Four Masters between 1630 and 1636.
The monument was estimated to cost £980, a sizeable sum in 1938.
The Annals of the Four Masters
The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland (Irish: Annála Ríoghachta Éireann) or the Annals of the Four Masters (Annála na gCeithre Máistrí) are chronicles of medieval Irish history. The entries span from the Deluge ( the Flood ) , dated as 2,242 years after creation to AD 1616.
Copies of the Annals are held at Trinity College Dublin, the Royal Irish Academy, University College Dublin and the National Library of Ireland. The original "Annals of the Four Masters" is now kept in Switzerland, by the Franscians, but details can be obtained from the National Library on Kildare Street in Dublin.
4 Masters Poem
Four meek men around the cresset,
With the scrolls of other days;
Four unwearied scribes who treasure
Every word and every line.
Not for fame or not for fortune,
Do these eager penmen dream.
Oh ! that we who now inherit
All their trust, with half their toil,
Were but fit to trace their footsteps
Through the Annals of the Isle;
Oh ! that the bright Angel, Duty,
Guardian of our task might be,
Teach us as she taught our Masters,
In that Abbey by the sea,
Faithful, grateful, just to be !
T.D. McGee
We are in Donegal town Co Donegal Ireland. We are in what is known as the 'Diamond'. This is the town's central square for meeting and greeting, people watching and shopping.
In the centre of the paved area is a massive 10m high obelisk dedicated to the memory of the 4 Masters.This tall conspicuous memorial monument dominates the centre of The Diamond. Engraved on each side of the pillar is a name written in Irish. The written explanation offered low down is also written in Irish. There is no translation.
This four-sided sandstone obelisk/memorial was erected 1938. Each side is Inscribed with the names of authors of the Annals of the Four Masters.
The four masters were four monks (Michael O'Clery, Peregrine O'Clery, Peregrine Duigan and Fearfeasa O'Mulconroy). They came from the Franciscan friary in Donegal Town and it is believed they compiled the Annals of the Four Masters between 1630 and 1636.
The monument was estimated to cost £980, a sizeable sum in 1938.
The Annals of the Four Masters
The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland (Irish: Annála Ríoghachta Éireann) or the Annals of the Four Masters (Annála na gCeithre Máistrí) are chronicles of medieval Irish history. The entries span from the Deluge ( the Flood ) , dated as 2,242 years after creation to AD 1616.
Copies of the Annals are held at Trinity College Dublin, the Royal Irish Academy, University College Dublin and the National Library of Ireland. The original "Annals of the Four Masters" is now kept in Switzerland, by the Franscians, but details can be obtained from the National Library on Kildare Street in Dublin.
4 Masters Poem
Four meek men around the cresset,
With the scrolls of other days;
Four unwearied scribes who treasure
Every word and every line.
Not for fame or not for fortune,
Do these eager penmen dream.
Oh ! that we who now inherit
All their trust, with half their toil,
Were but fit to trace their footsteps
Through the Annals of the Isle;
Oh ! that the bright Angel, Duty,
Guardian of our task might be,
Teach us as she taught our Masters,
In that Abbey by the sea,
Faithful, grateful, just to be !
T.D. McGee
We are in Donegal town Co Donegal Ireland. We are in what is known as the 'Diamond'. This is the town's central square for meeting and greeting, people watching and shopping.
In the centre of the paved area is a massive 10m high obelisk dedicated to the memory of the 4 Masters.This tall conspicuous memorial monument dominates the centre of The Diamond. Engraved on each side of the pillar is a name written in Irish. The written explanation offered low down is also written in Irish. There is no translation.
This four-sided sandstone obelisk/memorial was erected 1938. Each side is Inscribed with the names of authors of the Annals of the Four Masters.
The four masters were four monks (Michael O'Clery, Peregrine O'Clery, Peregrine Duigan and Fearfeasa O'Mulconroy). They came from the Franciscan friary in Donegal Town and it is believed they compiled the Annals of the Four Masters between 1630 and 1636.
The monument was estimated to cost £980, a sizeable sum in 1938.
The Annals of the Four Masters
The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland (Irish: Annála Ríoghachta Éireann) or the Annals of the Four Masters (Annála na gCeithre Máistrí) are chronicles of medieval Irish history. The entries span from the Deluge ( the Flood ) , dated as 2,242 years after creation to AD 1616.
Copies of the Annals are held at Trinity College Dublin, the Royal Irish Academy, University College Dublin and the National Library of Ireland. The original "Annals of the Four Masters" is now kept in Switzerland, by the Franscians, but details can be obtained from the National Library on Kildare Street in Dublin.
4 Masters Poem
Four meek men around the cresset,
With the scrolls of other days;
Four unwearied scribes who treasure
Every word and every line.
Not for fame or not for fortune,
Do these eager penmen dream.
Oh ! that we who now inherit
All their trust, with half their toil,
Were but fit to trace their footsteps
Through the Annals of the Isle;
Oh ! that the bright Angel, Duty,
Guardian of our task might be,
Teach us as she taught our Masters,
In that Abbey by the sea,
Faithful, grateful, just to be !
T.D. McGee
You are the brightest diamond I can see you shining For miles, and miles, and miles, and miles Everybody here's wearing long faces But you And Mary wants to hold your face And kiss you for her birthday Are you coming? I can see you shining I can see you shining You are the brightest diamond Hidden in my pocket Oh, how glorious you must feel, splendid You must feel, splendid But you have spit out beauty Like an idiot Why did you chew up shinies With a paper shredder? You are the brightest diamond Hidden on my wrist You are now untouchable Now untouchable Now untouchable Reaching through the space between Your universe and mine A warm light shines And will until all breath and sigh