A blue door and textures
A blue door spotted on my travels around Cork. The building is in need of repair, like many in Cork. That wall and window have definitely seen better days.
A mural on Tucky Street
Behind a closed gate, you’ll find a lovely mural on a wall in Tucky Street. Look more closely at the pillars beneath it, and you’ll see they belonged to the library a long time ago!
No bikes for the rich
A “NO BICYCLE PARKING” sign in the window of a tax consultants, warns young people they shouldn’t lock their bikes to the railing outside. Actually understandable, as there’s a school next door..
Cork City Skyline
Instantly recognisable to anyone in Cork. Shandon Bells rises above the rooftops.
Qween at the Regatta
Qween rocked Cobh on Sunday night, the last night of the Cobh People’s Regatta 2023. They’re an outstanding Queen tribute band, and they played all the hits, and soon had everyone singing along, dancing and cheering to the music. A short break in the middle of the set was required for the fireworks at 10pm,…
The fireworks of Cobh People’s Regatta 2023
The Cobh People’s Regatta took place last weekend and the town was hopping. We enjoyed the live music, getting up close to the stage to watch Qween rock the place. Shortly after 10pm, the fireworks went off, and we rushed over to the water’s edge by the pier to watch the spectacle. I didn’t have…
The Eiffel Tower at Sunset
The Eiffel Tower garden is thronged with people watching the sun set behind the massive structure. The sky was clear and it was a hot night. People were sitting in almost every available space waiting for the light show that made the Tower sparkle on the hour.
The Red Ger
The text “GER” from the name “SINGER”, a garment alteration centre in the middle of Cork City.
Gougane Barra Reflections
The small chapel in Gougane Barra early one morning when the water of the lake there is almost motionless.
A breakwater on a calm evening
The breakwater in Ballycotton Harbour on a calm evening recently when Blarney Photography Club visited to photograph the area. The setting sun casts a shadow on the inside of the obstruction, but the sea is almost motionless, with barely a breeze to disturb it.
A forest in the ruins
Amid the solemn remnants of a once-sturdy edifice, nature reclaims its dominion as elegant trees emerge from the heart of the ruins. Time has crumbled the walls and worn away the foundations, leaving behind a hauntingly beautiful tableau. The delicate yet resilient trunks of these trees writhe upwards like sinuous dancers, their journey culminating in…
Across the Nano Nagle Bridge
This footbridge was built in the 80s and is an indispensable connection between Grand Parade and Sullivan’s Quay in Cork. Seeing the trees in this photo reminded me that there aren’t many trees in the City Centre any more. 🙁