I came across the wreck of the Portláirge on a recent family trip to Co Wexford. Built in 1907 by the Dublin Dockyard Company for the Waterford Harbour Commissioners, the SS Portláirge served for 77 years as a steam dredger. By its final year, it was regarded as Europe’s last working steam dredger. It’s famously…… Continue reading SS Portláirge
Tag: travel
Connemara, 2024
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
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”
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
52 Week Challenge Wk 5 “Daily Routine”
This week’s theme was “daily Routine. This one was a struggle, do I put my daily routine in? something else like people on public transport etc? I settled on this image of the Aviva Stadium. This location and view is part of my daily commute Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Wiki Loves Monuments 2022
Wiki Loves Monuments is an annual international photographic event which takes place every September or October around the world. The competition aims to bring together people who value their local historic environment, calling on amateur and professional photographers alike to capture images of the world’s historic monuments. Ireland’s list is compiled from sites that are either…… Continue reading Wiki Loves Monuments 2022
Bratislava – from my archives
I am fortunate that from time to time my day job as a Project Manager takes me to other countries. This time it was the city of Bratislava in Slovakia. These photos are a collection that have been made during overseas business trips over the years, some are taken using my Nikon DSLR, others on…… Continue reading Bratislava – from my archives
Czech Republic – from my archives
I am fortunate that from time to time my day job as a Project Manager takes me to other countries. This time it was the city of Brno in the Czech Republic, I also managed to add a day in Prague. These photos are a collection that have been made during overseas business trips over…… Continue reading Czech Republic – from my archives
Melbourne – from my archives
I am fortunate that from time to time my day job as a Project Manager takes me to other countries. This time it was Melbourne in Australia, thsi trip was longer than most and lasted almost a year. These photos are a collection that have been made during overseas business trips over the years, some…… Continue reading Melbourne – from my archives
Vienna – from my archives
I am fortunate that from time to time my day job as a Project Manager takes me to other countries. This time it was the city of Brno in the Czech Republic, I also managed to add a day in Prague. These photos are a collection that have been made during overseas business trips over…… Continue reading Vienna – from my archives