The 2023 Dragon of Shandon Parade
I had the privilege of capturing this electrifying event for the first time ever, and let me tell you – it was an experience unlike any other! Despite the chilly weather and occasional rain showers, the participants’ spirits were unwavering as they danced, sang, SCREAMED and shambled along as zombies. ? As the procession made…
2023 Fireworks on Spike Island
Last night I attended the 85th Birthday Celebrations & Commemorations on Spike Island in Cork Harbour. Eagle-eyed readers will already have seen the fireworks photo I posted to this page yesterday. Readers with even better eye sight will have noticed that I replaced the image I uploaded yesterday with a slightly different version today. Call…
The Service at Coughlans Bar
Last Saturday night, I had the opportunity to see ‘The Service’ perform live at Coughlan’s Bar on Douglas Street, and I must say it was a truly unforgettable experience. The atmosphere created by the band’s performance of Ska music from the early 80s was electrifying, and the audience loved it. For those unfamiliar with Ska…
The Buildings of the Lee Fields
The Old Cork Waterworks County Hall Unfinished Student Accommodation From the very old buildings of the Cork Waterworks across the River Lee to County Hall built in the last fifty years to unfinished student accommodation on the old Coca-Cola bottling site. Taken on a recent outing with Blarney Photography Club.
The Train Station and Horgan’s Quay
Just a few photos from around Horgan’s Quay and the train station in Cork. October 2020.
Spike Island Fireworks
A few photos from the fireworks display on Spike Island in Cork Harbour last night. 1300 fireworks were launched in just under 10 minutes!
St. Patrick’s Day 2022
The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cork since 2019 and the rain held off for most of the day and a great parade was put on by the city. The photos above don’t do it justice. I couldn’t include every group but hopefully it will be an indication of the effort put in by…
Some Photos of Nano Nagle Place
A photography exhibit opened in Nano Nagle Place last Friday. A number of my photos are on display there and it was wonderful to see those them there and the photos of Cork by other photographers. Here’s a few photos of that evening!
A visit to Malaga during Easter Week
If you visit Malaga during Easter Week you’ll soon become aware of the many processions that happen in the city. Young and old alike throng the city waiting patiently for processions to pass. They happen in the middle of the day, they happen at night. You can be walking down a road after dinner when…