Music in Blackrock Village
Fintan Lucy and Niall O’Carroll entertained the crowds with great music and an occasional joke at the market in Blackrock village yesterday morning.
Cork Street Photography June Photowalk
Some photos I took in Cork City yesterday as part of the June Photowalk with Cork Street Photography “in the Style of Garry Winogrand”. I only used a wide angle lens all day, and in processing I mostly avoided cropping the photos, although I did use the lens correction tool in Lightroom that straightens photos…
Rock Castles at Sunset
Carefully balanced piles of rocks line the rocky stretch of coastline by Av. Maritima around here in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote. Thanks Iga for nominating me to post an artistic photo a day for 5 days. I already had posts scheduled but I’ll post an extra one each day anyway! 🙂
Rain Approaches off Sheep’s Head
Today, the first day of June was a downpour in Ireland. Here’s the rain approaching last night off the West Coast as seen from Sheep’s Head.
Ahakista Sunset
The sun setting behind the hills near Arundels By The Pier in Ahakista, Sheep’s Head, Co Cork.
King Goose
This is Emi, a resident of Carbery Cottage Guest Lodge on Sheep’s Head when we stayed there last year. He ruled the roost, where all the local ducks following him around. He even danced once, but I wasn’t lucky enough to see that, however there is video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgmVYFfm2Uo I can highly recommend a stay at…
Waiting in KCs
Worth waiting for!
Mullinhassig Waterfall
Poulanassig Waterfall, incorrectly known as Mullinhassig Waterfall is a small waterfall about 30 minutes drive from Blarney, just beyond Coachford. This was my first visit there but it was simple to find through Google Maps. This Wikipedia page is full of useful information about the surrounding woods.
The North Side
The north side of Cork City as seen from Shandon Bells on a beautiful day recently.
No. 461 Steam Engine
A few weeks ago Cork was visited by two steam engines from The Railway Preservation Society. You can find out more about the engine on their website!
The North Cathedral
The North Cathedral in Cork City as seen from the steeple of St. Anne’s Church, or Shandon Bells as it’s known locally.












