Tag: construction

24 Dec

Elysian Under Cover

Elysian Under Cover

The Elysian, as it was in March 2008, still under construction while the Irish Economy economy fell apart around it.

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Urban
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10 Dec

Endangered Species

Endangered Species

Not so long ago these metal edifices defined the skyline in Cork and other Irish cities. They’re all gone in Cork now, but there’s still …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Black and White, Canon 40D, Ireland, Kerry, Killarney, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Urban
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07 Dec

County Hall Deconstructed

County Hall Deconstructed

County Hall in Cork, as it was in 2005. Not so long ago it was flooded but it looks vaguely impressive when seen from certain …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Architecture, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Urban
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06 Dec

Digging up Daunt Square

Digging up Daunt Square

Flash back to 2005 if you will. Ireland is in the grip of the Celtic Tiger boom. Cork is undergoing a transformation. The city’s streets …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Black and White, Canon 18-55, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, People, Photography, Photos, Street, Urban
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31 Oct

I’m Still Standing

I’m Still Standing

It’s wonderful how some of the old buildings in Cork are preserved while all around them their neighbours are demolished and shiny new edifices rise. …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Architecture, Black and White, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Urban
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11 Sep

Emmett Place Deconstructed

Emmett Place Deconstructed

Emmett Place in Cork is the sight of feverish building work for the past year or two as a huge city block was torn down …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, People, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Street, Urban
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19 Aug

Reflection on Half Moon Street

Reflection on Half Moon Street

Construction work on the new block on Half Moon Street, Cork nears completion and reflects the brightly lit houses on the far side of the …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Architecture, Black and White, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, Urban
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11 Aug

H&M Cork

H&M Cork

H&M, one of the larger tenants in the new shopping center being built here on Academy Street.

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Black and White, Cork, Ireland, People, Photography, Photos, Street, Urban
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31 May

End of the Celtic Tiger

End of the Celtic Tiger

Construction. Ireland is too dependent on it but that’s old news now, but unspeakable just a year (or two) ago. Anyway, it’s the end of …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Black and White, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Urban
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26 Oct

Dunnes Stores for Better Value

Dunnes Stores for Better Value

Dunnes Stores for Better Value The old Dunnes Stores on Patrick’s Street is now only a shadow of it’s former self. All that remains of the …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Architecture, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, Look up, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Signs, Sky, St Patrick's Street, Sun, Urban
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