The Weir in Ballincollig Regional Park
On a particularly foggy morning in December 2002 I wandered around Ballincollig Regional Park. I photographed the weir that morning in the mist. Wasn’t much to be heard except the rushing of the water. Some fifteen years later the centre of the weir would collapse. The OPW may rebuild it at a cost of over…
When the sun rises tomorrow…
It seems unreal but most of the Covid19 restrictions will be lifted in Ireland tomorrow morning at 6am. Pubs and restaurant hours to return to normal.Nightclubs reopen.FULL attendance at indoor and outdoor events.Covid pass requirement gone for hospitality. You’ll still need the Covid digital cert (or I presume a negative PCR?) to travel on a…
Blarney Castle Sunset
A few days ago we had a lovely sunset and luckily I was out walking with my wife around the village. Here’s a shot from the road outside. This is a silhouette anyone in Blarney will recognise, isn’t it?
Which Way is Up?
A perfect reflection by the River Martin walk in Blarney. (It’s flipped)
Light Shines Through
Light shines through the trees overlooking in the River Martin in Blarney.
The Curve and a Tree
Walking back to the main building of Quinta da Roêda in the Douro Valley, Portugal in 2019. This tree was probably the tallest in the immediate area.
The Oldest Bridge in Ireland
The oldest bridge in Ireland is claimed to be this bridge built by St. Patrick in the 6th century. It’s on the grounds of Moville Boutique Hostel in Co. Donegal. I say “claimed” because there are others such as the Esker Bridge in Dublin and this one in Trim. Who knows? The hostel is lovely…
The Sunset Tree
If you’ve ever been to Kinsale and looked across the water at the houses on the waterfront this tree sits in the garden in front of one. I stood just outside their driveway and caught a lovely sunset behind it one lovely July day 2019. Yes, there is a bird in the photo too.
Looking Up and Up
My first outing with Blarney Photography Club since March 2020 and it was a very pleasant walk along the bird sanctuary in Blarney.
Tree After Sunset
This tree is the one remaining part of the old field left on the site of the “new” estate of Cluain Ard in Blarney.
The Straight Road
Trees loom over a narrow country road. Thankfully it was a nice bright day and not spooky one bit!
Golden Spring Leaves
Golden leaves in the grounds of Blarney Woollen Mills last month.