Tour Guide & Cultural Heritage Writer
Harry Clarke is an Irish artist I came across many years ago and thanks to my younger brother John fell in love with his work. St. Mary's RC Church, in my hometown of Ballinrobe in Co. Mayo is lucky enough to have nine Harry Clarke Windows and draws visitors from all over. We have local… Continue reading Irish Artists | Harry Clarke
Christmas is a special time for me. It's even more special when I get to experience it in my adopted city, Galway. Every year in mid-November the Christmas Market is opened and the Christmas lights are turned on to great fanfare. There's a buzz around the city now. Take a look for yourself. Have you… Continue reading Ireland | A Galway Christmas Photo Essay
Ireland has some beautiful islands off its coast. I've been to a few but none stand out as much as Inishbofin off the coast of Co. Galway. I was lucky to visit Inishbofin on a college field trip for the Adventure Tourism module. Of course it wasn't all fun and games as the group was… Continue reading Ireland | Inishbofin Photo Essay
Well it's the end of an era. Friday November 2nd was my last day working in The Quiet Man Museum. I still can't quite wrap my head around the fact that I've finished up and launched my own business conducting walking tours. I don't know where the last five summers went to; time flies when you're having… Continue reading Farewell Quiet Man
Liverpool is a city that is proud of its industrial heritage. This can be seen down by the Albert Docks. Liverpudlians are some of the nicest people you will ever meet and I have a soft spot for the Liverpool accent. Of course, when you visit Liverpool you can't escape the fab four aka The… Continue reading England| Liverpool Photo Essay
How to describe New York City! It's fast, noisy, buzzing, vibrant, colourful, energetic, unique, tall, busy. Can you think of any more adjectives to describe NYC? On my second trip to NYC I promised myself that I would visit all of the iconic places in the city, well as many as I could because I didn't… Continue reading America | NYC Photo Essay
I fell in love with Mainie Jellett and her work when I was given an assignment in college as part of a Modernism module. The brief was to give a ten minute presentation on an Irish modern artist and tie in what makes them a modern artist. I can't remember exactly how I came across… Continue reading Irish Artists | Mainie Jellett
B and I went on our first trip abroad as a couple last August. We basically picked the city that had the cheapest flights and voila we were flying to Amsterdam. I had never been to Amsterdam before so I was really excited to explore the city. It's really one of those cities that lends itself well… Continue reading The Netherlands | Amsterdam Photo Essay
I'm back! Yes, it has been months since I last wrote a post but I won't bore you with reasons and excuses as to why I haven't. I have another photo essay I want to share with you. Last summer B and I took a day trip from Dublin to Belfast with Extreme Ireland. Our… Continue reading Northern Ireland | Belfast Photo Essay
Inis Mór is one of three islands that make up the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. Inis Mór translates into English as 'big island', making it the main island of the Aran Islands. With 850 inhabitants, 14 villages and 5 pubs, it's like stepping into a John Hinde postcard. See for yourself… Continue reading Ireland | Inis Mór Photo Essay
