I recently took part in a workshop hosted by Bernard Geraghty . Bernard is a fantastic guide, will take you to the best spots, some of which will not always be expected, and knows the places for lunch and coffee about. We based ourselves in the fantastic Talbot Hotel, kicking off with lunch before heading…… Continue reading Connemara, 2024
Category: Landscape Photography
Drumlane Abbey, Cavan
Drumlane or Droim Leathain in gaelic means the broad ridge/hill, it is located in a peaceful setting of picturesque small drumlins and small lakes close to the village of Milltown overlooking the picturesque Grafinny lough. The Abbey and Round Tower of Drumlane date back to the year 555, and it is believed it was founded…… Continue reading Drumlane Abbey, Cavan
Cnoc Fola, Fanad Light House & Temple Arch, Donegal
I’ve just returned from a recent trip to Donegal with Bernard Geraghty Tours. to use Bernard’s own words, it was “Epic”
Friends of Castle Lake
I was delighted to hear the recent news that my image has been awarded 1st place in a recent photography competition. I’d like to thank the judges and committee involved with the Friends of Castle Lake and also congratulate all other photographers involved. it was a fantastic exhibition highlighting the beauty of the local area.…… Continue reading Friends of Castle Lake
Moylagh Castle
The area surrounding Moylagh is covered in history, from the ruins of Moylagh Castle you can see straight to the tombs at Loughcrew. there is also evidence of a Ringforts with many defensive banks. There are strong suggestions that Moylagh was a monastic site, based on the presence of numerous circular ditches. The Anglo- Normans…… Continue reading Moylagh Castle
By the Roadside – Sept 2023
I often wonder how I’ll manage to keep making photographs given I have a young family and a long commute to the office every day. That commute is boring as hell, or at least that’s what I tell myself. Often I’ll say “there’s no point taking the camera there’s nothing to photography”. But then I…… Continue reading By the Roadside – Sept 2023
Spire of Lloyd
The Spire of Lloyd in Kells, Ireland is folly built 1791 and is regularly refereed to as “Ireland’s only inland lighthouse” which is situated some 40 KM from the coast. It was designed by architect Henry Aaron Baker and commissioned by Thomas Taylour, 1st Earl of Bective as a memorial to his father. From the…… Continue reading Spire of Lloyd
Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin
Poolbeg lighthouse is situated at the end of the Great South Wall in Dublin bay. The construction of the wall began in 1716.and was then known as ‘The Piles’, construction completed around 1730. At the time it was regarded as a considerable engineering achievement. Standing at an impressive 3 miles long it was the world’s…… Continue reading Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin
52 Week Challenge Wk 4 “Black & White”
This week I was in Sandyford and made a photo of “An Cailín Bán” an art piece that overlooks Dublin Bay
Winter Solstice 2022
The solstice are considered to have been a special moment of the annual cycle for some cultures even during Neolithic times, a large number or Irish neolithic passage tombs such as Newgrange and Loughcrew have their entrances facing the rising sun. On the Winter and Sumer Solstices the sun shines direct in through a small…… Continue reading Winter Solstice 2022