Pirates, Sea Creatures, and Cork’s Theatrical Spirit
A float with a maritime theme goes down North Main Street, Cork as part of the Dragon of Shandon parade.
The Jellyfish Brigade of the Dragon of Shandon
It’s not often you’ll see giant jellyfish floating along North Main Street, although with the rains pummeling Cork in the last few days there may well have been floods along there.
Dragon of Shandon’s Theatrical Showcase
A small selection of photos of the fabulous costumes and dancers at the Dragon of Shandon parade in Cork over the weekend.
The witches and ghosts of the Dragon of Shandon
Some of the ghosts and witches at the Dragon of Shandon parade, 2025.
Cork’s Halloween Parade Brings Magic to the Street
This is what Cork’s Dragon of Shandon parade does best. It transforms the streets into a moving theatrical spectacular where elaborate costumes, dedicated face paint, choreographed performances, and pure Halloween energy collide in the most brilliant way possible.
Cork’s Halloween Spectacle in Motion
Yeah, that’s a giant demonic head they’re pushing along the North Main Street, Cork. 🙂
Dragon of Shandon’s Spooky Crew
A few more photos of the Dragon of Shandon parade last night. I’ll spread these out over the next few days. You’ll get a proper chance to experience the fun of the night. They’ll all be visible here in the future if you’re coming across this post by itself.
The Big Bones Brigade
One of the fabulous skeleton dancers at tonight’s Dragon of Shandon parade in Cork! What a buzz and atmosphere! Crowds were lining North Main Street where we waited, down Castle Street and then on to Cornmarket Street. Amazing night. Not to be missed next year! More photos to follow when I have time to edit…
A Killarney Stag’s Portrait
We were lucky to spot this stag and a number of hinds as we entered Killarney National Park a few weeks ago. The light was terrible. It was just after sunrise and we were walking through a wood. I’m thrilled with this photo of a magnificent stag. Here’s another photo of this stag.
The Tiered Beauty of O’Sullivan’s Cascade
One of the highlights of a recent trip to Killarney was discovering O’Sullivan’s Cascade. There’s a 1.7 km walk from your car to the falls, but it’s worth it as the area is lovely.
A Dog’s Boating Adventure
This little doggy was out with his family on the water off Sheep’s Head last July. It looked like they had lots of fun!
The Hi-B: Cork’s Phone-Free Pub Experience
Right, so this is the Hi-B (short for Hibernian Bar), and it’s become genuinely famous for one simple rule: no mobile phones allowed inside. That glowing red and gold Art Deco-style entrance practically screams “we’re doing things our own way,” and the “est 1791” proudly displayed tells you this pub has survived long enough to…