Brendan O’Carroll enjoying his break Irish comedian Brendan O’Carroll, also known as Mrs. Brown, enjoys his break during yesterday evening’s performance of Good Mourning Mrs Brown. We were on our way to see Fred play in the Spiegeltent which is situated in front of the Opera House when we noticed a group of people outside…

The Commodore Hotel The Commodore Hotel in Cobh, built in 1854, is an attractive hotel sitting on the main road of the town. Inside, the old world decoration of the lobby, restaurant and bar are inviting.

The Swan Gang Tough looking swans gather for bread at the Lough in Cork for bread. The problem with shooting dangerous wildlife with a wideangle lens is that unless you stick the camera in their faces nobody will believe you were risking life and limb by leaning down right next to them when shooting. Well,…

Relaxing on Panna Young and old women relax on St. Patrick Street in the glorious sunshine about a month ago.

An Modh Scoil This is the Small Claims Court in Cork. If you have a grievance about a product or service you can bring a case against the provider here for around 15 Euro. In a past life it was also a primary school. I went to school here in the early 80’s when it…

The Rusty Ring This was taken in Cobh about a month ago while out walking with friends there. Cross processed afterwards of course!

Old Bike Bikes are still used as a means of transport, somehow. I think people are probably a little crazy to cycle into town these days because of the huge increase in traffic but some hearty souls will continue to do so! I cross-processed this to add the brown/purle tint.

Victoria Road Gate A gateway on Victoria Road, Cork. A suspicious young man glanced out at me when he heard the shutter of my camera. I suppose I would be too!

Daffodils Daffodils in Pairc Shalom. Inner City residents on the south side of Cork City have a beautiful park to frequent here.

1858 FC A small sign near Hibernian Buildings in Cork. This is in fact on the other side of this wall.

Sausages Sausages ready to be cooked and then consumed by people like me! Yum!

Fly in the air I was sitting on the ground photographing a group practising Capoeira in the Peace Park when I spotted a fly hovering right in front of me! Needless to say I tried to shoot him and this is the result!