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
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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”
Articulated Comic Book Art
I recently had the pleasure of being invited to share some of Toy Photography images ( or as I’ve heard it described “any excuse for an adult to spend money on childhood toys”) and Dioramas to the members of Breffni Camera Club. Give the niche nature of this genre of photography I’ll admit I was…… Continue reading Articulated Comic Book Art
Ulty January 2024
The local camera club had a portrait workshop arranged last week with Ulty offering to pose for us. He’s a great character who was pretty much up for anything on the night.
Killeen Castle
Kileen Castle, in Dunsany Co Meath was constructed in around 1180, the current building is a restoration of a largely 19th century castle that was burnt out in 1981. The original structure at Killeen Castle is said to have been a Norman fortification, and held from 1172 by the Cusack family. Killeen Castle was the…… Continue reading Killeen Castle
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
Club Photographer of the Year 2023
It has been over three years since I was a member of a camera club so stepping back into it was both daunting and exciting. This year my local club changed things slightly it was now simply Beginners and Advanced members. Moving up to the advanced group was a little unsettling, mostly because I suffer…… Continue reading Club Photographer of the Year 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