It was set hard by the harbor wall, with Mweelrea Mountain across the water, and disgracefully gray skies above.

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The roadway between hotel and harbor wall had in recent moments disappeared.

NEWYORKER: Fjord of Killary

Coming through the lobby again, I looked out through the doors and saw a pair of minks creep over the harbor wall.

NEWYORKER: Fjord of Killary

It was lapping by now at the top of the harbor wall.

NEWYORKER: Fjord of Killary

The harbor wall was disappearing beneath spilling sheets of water.

NEWYORKER: Fjord of Killary

The day's events also included the dedication of a plaque with the victims' names on a wall in Giglio's harbor and a violin concert held in a local church.

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Also under consideration is a proposal to raise the height of the wall spanning the length of the inner harbor.

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