BLACKROCK 2008
The name "Blackrock" originates from a large outcrop of dark limestone located nearby. This distinctive geological feature was easily recognisable from the sea,…
I DECIDED TO VISIT HAZELHATCH IN AUGUST 2008
29 August 2008 I made a mistake. I decided to travel to Kildare by train but I decided to get off at Hazelhatch and explore the immediate area and then return…
MARTELLO TOWER
he juxtaposition of the historic Martello Towers with modern amenities, such as public toilets and shops, highlights the ongoing challenge of preserving…
100 YEAR OLD BATHS
The Sandymount Baths, originally known as the Merrion Promenade, Pier, and Baths, opened in July 1883.
FRIENDS FOR LIFE
I suspect that they may have been builders or a construction crew. I checked but cannot find any reference to a construction project in the immediate area in…
AWAITING THE MARINER
The towering 20-foot sculpture, "Awaiting the Mariner," has become a familiar sight on Sandymount Strand in Dublin.
SANDYMOUNT STRAND
I had intended to walk along Merrion Strand to Sandymount but abandoned the idea after five minutes due to the unpleasant smell and the difficulty of walking in…
CELEBRATION BY DICK JOYNT
Dick Joynt was an Irish Postwar & Contemporary sculptor. Born in Clontarf, Dublin in 1938, he initially trained as a painter but later turned to sculpture after…
DUNLAOGHAIRE 2008
In 2008, Dún Laoghaire was a busy coastal town with a rich maritime history, though it showed signs of needing revitalisation.
MALAHIDE 2008
The small beach area near the marina at the Green in Malahide is considered to be part of Malahide Beach, even though the main sandy beach is further along the…
VIKING SHIP
In 2007 and 2008, the Sea Stallion from Glendalough, a meticulously crafted replica of the Skuldelev 2 Viking ship, embarked on an epic voyage from Roskilde,…
PEOPLES FLOWER GARDEN
The People's Flower Gardens are a beautiful and historic part of Phoenix Park in Dublin, Ireland.
THE SEA STALLION
At the end of June 2008, the Sea Stallion from Glendalough, a reconstructed Viking longship, embarked on its historic journey back to its home port of Roskilde,…
LE EMER
LÉ Emer (P21), named after the wife of the mythical hero Cú Chulainn, was a proud vessel of the Irish Naval Service.
DUBLIN DOCKLANDS
In 2008, Dublin's docklands were a stark contrast to their former glory, bearing the scars of an economic downturn.
CHURCH AND GRAVE 2008
Usually when photographing graveyards, I steer clear of newer sections, respecting the privacy of those grieving recent losses
AFRICA DAY 2008
Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25th, marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union) in 1963. In Dublin, Ireland,…
