New Orleans – Street Sign photos
An alternative look at New Orleans via the huge variety of street signs and ads I photographed there. Everything from bar and venue signs, political statements to faded wall adverts. A vibrant, fascinating, musical amazing city. Big Irish connections as well - many of...
A Streetcar Named Desire
In recognition of the end of Mardi Gras today in New Orleans, here's a photo of a streetcar. Sadly, it no longer runs to Desire, so that's photoshopped-in (from an actual historical tram sign). You can read about the origin of the name, and the Tennessee Williams play...
Christmas photos from Dun Laoghaire Pier
Some photos taken from Dun Laoghaire pier - the bandstand was outlined with some Xmas lights (though the protective barriers around it did take away from the impact). Happy Christmas everyone.
Food Photography – Alexis Bar & Grill, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Alexis bar & grill in Dun Laoghaire has been open for nearly 5 years now - and going strong from the start. Recently, they decided to revamp the menu, the interior and their website. I've been taking photographs for them since they first opened, and I'm also a...
Killiney Hill
The weather was mild and bright last Sunday, and I went for a walk to one of my local favourite places - Killiney (and Dalkey) Hill. The day was a bit too hazy for the sort of photos I wanted to take - but I ended up with a few anyway. The first one is of the Obelisk...
Ferris wheel
Photos of the "Jubilee" ferris wheel and roundabout from the Dun Laoghaire Festival. More difficult to take than I expected. The wheel wasn't turning very fast, and I found it hard to get a long enough exposure to get really good light trails. I suppose I should have...
Martello Tower No. 7 – Killiney
Open House Dublin was on from 7-9th October. I managed to visit 2 properties this year - Government Buildings and Martello Tower Number Seven, Killiney Hill Road. The Government Buildings tour was very interesting, but unfortunately no photos were allowed inside.The...
“Winter Wonderland” – Crosthwaite Park
Well, like everyone else, we've been having the same cold and snowy weather here in Dun Laoghaire. Here are a few photos taken in Crosthwaite Park, during the recent snowfalls. I've already used some of them for my custom Christmas Cards, which I get printed every...
ODonoghues Pub – Merrion Row (On the Phone)
The main reason for this post is the sign just above the head of the guy engaged in an animated conversation on his mobile 🙂
Dalkey – Street Art
Well, Dalkey is not exactly renowned for street art. However, I saw the image below in an alley just off the main street in Dalkey. I thought it was interesting, and took a quick shot using my cameraphone. I afterwards discovered that the artist - Solus - is quite...
Barry Flanagan Hares in Dublin
This is just a few fun photos I took a while ago in Dublin. There was an exhibition of Barry Flanagan's hares from O'Connell Bridge to Parnell Square. The first two show Liberty Hall in the background. The hares are now gone - and Liberty Hall won't be around for much...
Neary’s Pub – Chatham Street
One of my favourite pubs in Dublin.
The Irish Yeast Co
One of the last old shopfronts around the centre of Dublin. Set up in the 1890s and still going.Apart from selling yeast (surprise), it's main business is selling wedding cake and icing equipment (as you can see from the window).Some more recent photos - after the...
Finn’s Hotel
I was surprised to see this sign still here - albeit, a little faded. The sign is on Nassau Street, at the end of the block containing the Dental Hospital. It overlooks the railings and playing fields of Trinity College. Of course the hotel itself no longer...