#AfloatProject – As previously reported, the 'Afloat' project headed by Dalkey based visual artist, Roisin Cunningham who was to launch bottles off The Muglins in Dublin Bay last weekend was cancelled at short notice, writes Jehan Ashmore.

Not deterred, Roisin is to re-schedule the launch date for either day of the weekend 5-6 October. Supporting the launch will come from the Dalkey Rowing Club's Junior Ladies team, who are to row out the East coast club's 'skiff' from Coliemore Harbour to The Muglins off Dalkey Island. From there all 50 bottles will be launched into the Irish Sea.

The overriding theme of 'Afloat' is to reflect on the state of the nation since the financial collapse and asks individuals to probe into how they feel themselves. In addition, the need to question our identity on several levels, as well as a collective expression of society.

Locals and visitors alike were invited over the summer to contribute ideas, quotes, or messages and place them in the bottles which will also include a piece of artwork and a paper boat.

Weather permitting, the location of the small rocky outcrop of The Muglins with its lighthouse was chosen for the bottle launch because of the strong currents that converge in this southern area of Dublin Bay.