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One Million Trees In One Day – Project 52 #13
One million trees in one day is a project that was dreamt up a few years ago by a small group of people but is only coming to fruition now. Myself and a few more committee members from Swinford Tidy Towns attended a conference back in November 2012 where we first...
Mayo GAA Hurling – Project 52 #12
Although it is mostly football match's I photograph, last weekend I had the opportunity to shoot a Mayo GAA Hurling match. Mayo were playing Wicklow in the Division 2 B National Hurling League. This match took place before the Mayo v Cork NFL Div 1 Rd 5 encounter....
St Patrick’s Day Parade 2014 In Swinford
The 63rd St Patrick's Day Parade in Swinford Co. Mayo 17th March 2014. Prize winners: Best Overall €200 Swinford Tri Sports Humbert Challenge Best Local Business €100 Baxter Healthcare Best Out of Town €100 Bens Forge Foxford Best School Band €150 Midfield National...
St Patrick’s Day Swinford Project 52 #11
It's that time of year again and St Patrick's Day is upon us again! I will be busy later today being involved with Swinford Tidy towns float for the parade. I won't be marching in the parade as I'll be photographing all the participants and floats and will also be...
Spring Has Sprung – Project 52 #10
After what seems like months of terrible weather, we are now beginning to see a change and spring has sprung! Although we here did not see the worst of the weather, the south and west coasts bearing the brunt of the atrochase wind and relentless rain. It's great to...
Mayo v Kerry Project 52 #9
Yesterday saw the division 1 round 3 clash of Mayo and Kerry in Elvery's Mc Hale Park in Castlebar. As usual I was there doing the match photos. Less than 30 seconds after throw-in, Alan "Freezer" Freeman scored this cracking goal. The Kerry goalkeeper hadn't a chance...
Nikon D4s Announced
The all new Nikon D4s announced first a few weeks ago will be released on the 6th of March next. This latest arrival from Nikon is geared towards the pro end of the market, with a price tag to match! This new model FX format DSLR is priced at £5,199.99 or €6,199.00....
Mayo GAA Handball Awards Night – Project 52 #8
One of the many groups and clubs I'm involved with is Swinford Handball Club. The Mayo GAA Handball Awards night were held last night in the County Lodge Hotel in Aughagower, just outside Westport. I went along both to support our local club and to take a few photos...
Diamond Coast Hotel – Project 52 #7
At a recent wedding of a family friend, the reception was held in the Diamond Coast Hotel in Enniscrone Co. Sligo. It was the first time I have been in this hotel and I have to say I was very impressed with the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the food, it...
Mayo Club 51-Project 52 #6
Mayo Club 51 is a new Mayo GAA supporters club set up a few months ago by a few like-minded Mayo supporters. The aim of the club is to bring colour and plenty of noise and cheer the lads on, on the pitch. Mayo Club 51 is still in its infancy and yesterday up in Omagh...
Old Protestant Graveyard In Swinford – Project 52 #5
Not many people realize that the old Protestant Graveyard in Swinford even exists! The Graveyard is located just off Davitt Place at the back of Church view, in the heart of Swinford town. Late last year a local TÚS scheme started work in the old graveyard and they...
Project 52 #4 Meelick Round Tower
Meelick round tower was built sometime between 923 and 1013 AD, and is one of only five round towers in County Mayo. Meelick round tower is built on the site of the monastic abbey of St Broccaidh, which was once the principle abbey of the Barony of Gallen. The tower...
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