When I was visiting someone in the hospital over the Summer I came across these areas hidden between the carpark and the main hospital. The people running the hospital are doing a good job of trying to make the entire area seem less intimidating and more friendly.
An Evening by the Liffey
In mid December a friend of mine and myself went into town to take some photos of the Christmas lights. We spent some time by the River Liffey in and around the Samuel Beckett Bridge area. The photos below are from the Custom House (top), the Samuel Beckett Bridge (last three). The area around the …
ThunderRoad Cafe
Thunder Road Cafe is a fun American themed Restaurant that has been in the heart of Templebar in Dublin for the last 21 years. The food is incredible and the staff are lovely people. ThunderRoad is always worth visiting. If you are there around 9pm, everyone dances to YMCA. There is so much to look …
Guinness Storehouse
These are photos that I took at the Guinness Storehouse, during an outing with Offshoot Photography Society. This is the most popular tourist attraction in Dublin, and someplace that I have been meaning to visit for years. I really enjoyed my visit, and I will return in the future. Thank you to Mike in Offshoot who …
Killiney Hill
On a glorious Summers evening, a friend of mine and myself went to Killiney Hill with the intention of chasing the evening light. We were rewarded with a gorgeous sunset and equally beautiful light earlier in the evening. I have always liked Killiney Hill as the views over the bay and city are spectacular. We were …
National Gallery of Ireland
The National Gallery of Ireland recently re-opened, so I had to visit it, as it has been a very long time since I was there last. The massive refurbishment that has taken place in the Gallery is fantastic. The place looks great. It was just a short visit, so I need to go back to …
IFI – Cardboard Gangsters
The IFI held a showing and Q&A of 'Cardboard Gangsters', and Irish made film. The film wasThe film is co written by John Connors and Mark O'Connor. The film was shot in 15 days in Darndale, Dublin. It was an enjoyable film, and very timely, given the present situation with Organised Crime Gangs in Dublin. …
