The old Howth Harbour Lighthouse
Following on from yesterday’s photo of the new lighthouse in Howth Harbour is this one of the original lighthouse. It sits at the mouth of the harbour and according to Wikipedia was built in the early 19th century.
The new Howth Lighthouse
If you walk out to the end of the pier at Howth Harbour, you’ll find this tall, thin building. It’s the “new” lighthouse, and has operated there since May 19th, 1982.
Spanish Gentleman
A man dressed in a suit is an unusual sight when all around him are dressed casually.
Kids love Balloons
Two kids walk past a huge bunch of balloons. I’m quite sure their parents were subsequently asked to buy one!
River at Sunset
The River Lee on a very calm August evening, just after the sun has set.
Running from the shop
Walking along Henry Street in Dublin a few weeks ago, and I saw these two lads coming out of a shop in a hurry. I wouldn’t even have posted these, except the second guy seems to be quite a character!
Staff on Break
A member of staff in Vero Moda outside the shop, taking a break.
Distracted in Arrecife
Something caught her eye as she walked along. I don’t know what. I took this photo in 2006, but only noticed it a few days ago. Arrecife, Lanzarote. 2006.
A tiny red car
I spotted a tiny red car parked on a bend in Ardara, Co Donegal on a visit there in 2017. I forgot to take a photo of the logo on the bonnet, so if anyone knows what type of car it is, please let me know! Lovely town too.
Jagged Shadows
A striking pattern formed by the tiles on a roof in Madrid, Spain.
Tivoli Docks at Night
Tivoli Docks on the River Lee as seen from The Marina in Blackrock in January 2020.
My 2020 Spy
Far back in time, to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a film called My Spy was due to appear in cinemas on March 13th, 2020. Unfortunately, the country went into lockdown on March 27th. This photo was taken in May that year. Adverts hadn’t been changed in most places. Hoardings still had the same…












