McCarthy’s: the pink garage

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The derelict McCarthy’s Garage as it was in 2021 in Schull, Co Cork. The building today is very different, but it’s still pink! I have a few photos of the old petrol pumps that stood outside the building somewhere on this site, going further back in time.

The slate roof visible on the McCarthy’s building is typical of traditional Irish architecture. Irish slate was quarried extensively in counties like Valentia Island in Kerry and was prized for its durability and weather resistance, often lasting well over 100 years when properly maintained, which explains why so many original slate roofs still grace Irish buildings today.


Apertureƒ/4
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length16mm
ISO160
Shutter speed1/500s

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4 responses to “McCarthy’s: the pink garage”

  1. Jason Lee avatar

    @donncha The day John Mac dismantled the pumps, 01 September 2006.

  2. Donncha Ó Caoimh avatar

    @JasonLee wow. I wondered how long that was derelict. I took photos of the remains of the pumps in 2007 or 2008.Nice to see this historical record!

    1. Jason Lee avatar

      @donncha yeah remained empty (full of bikes & bits) for a good while after John Mac passed. Best spot for coffee in Schull now.

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