The ruins of Heartbreak Pier in Cobh
The remains of the pier where people boarded boats to take them to the Titanic and other ships. 123 people left Cobh here to board the Titanic that was moored off Roche’s Point, at the mouth of the harbour. In March 2018, plans were approved for an observation walkway and ticket kiosk, but thankfully they…
The source of inspiration
Sometimes it’s the simple things that inspire us, like a banana. And a yellow roadside bollard in the distance.
Cork City Skyline
Instantly recognisable to anyone in Cork. Shandon Bells rises above the rooftops.
Betting on the horses
A woman collects a receipt after making a bet at the Dingle races last year.
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…
The Cathedral on the River
Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork sits just above the River Lee, towering over nearby buildings. I took this photo from South Gate Bridge on a lovely evening recently.
Cork Pride Party at the Port 2023
A few photos from the 2023 Cork Pride “party at the port” on Kennedy Quay. There was a huge crowd there, with people coming and going all the time. A band played the hits, followed by a few words from the Lord Mayor of Cork, and then the drag queens came out to entertain the…
Mauve, green, and red
3 doors, all different colours. I love it! Modern housing is so boring.
The McCurtain Street Building Site
Today was Robert’s funeral, so here’s a street photo he would like. It’s got layers, it’s got people, it’s got a changing city, from the old to the new. Robert, you will be missed.
Robert, the Street Photographer
Me and Robert on Oliver Plunkett Street in front of the Old Oak I never did give Robert the expired rolls of film I promised him. I even took them with me the last time we did street photography in Cork, but I left them in the car. “Next time”, I said to him. The…