R.C.C. Suirbheir - The Revenue Customs Cutter

R.C.C. Suirbheir - The Revenue Customs Cutter

This is the Revenue Customs Cutter in Galway.

Ireland Photographs - Castlewellan Horse Fair

Castlewellan Horse Fair

Horse dealers in action at a the horse fair in Castlewellan, County Down.

'My soul was an old horse
Offered for sale in twenty fairs.
I offered him to the Church - the buyers
Were little men who feared his unusual airs.
One said: 'Let him remain unbid
In the wind and rain and hunger
Of sin and we will get him -
With the winkers thrown in - for nothing.'

From 'Pegasus' by Patrick Kavanagh

Galway Races - Bookmakers

Galway Races - Bookmakers

Rails Bookmakers Pat O'Hare and Sean Graham have occupied these prime positions at the famous Galway Races for many years.

Galway Pub - Guinness

Galway Pub

Galway pub adorned with images from classic Guinness adverts.

The famous Guinness for Strength poster (1949) is also portrayed on the wall. It was so successful at the time that J Gilroy, the artist who created it, received a standing ovation when he entered the Garrick Club in London.

Photographs of Ireland - Mullaghbawn, County Armagh

Mullaghbawn, County Armagh

Ireland Photos - Shop Window

Old Shop Window

Quote from celebrated columnist Con Houlihan: "Dublin Opinion once did a nice spoof on the Ireland's Own page devoted to lonely hearts: 'Gentleman whose interests include singing, dancing, reading, hop scotch and playing the mouth organ, would like to meet lady with similar tastes who owns her own shop. Send photo of shop.'"

Victoria Square, Belfast - Glass Dome

The Glass Dome of the Victoria Square, Belfast

This spectacular latticed glass dome, comprising 635 triangular panes of glass, is 37m in diameter and rises to 45m above street level. The viewing platform affords a 360 degree panorama of Belfast.