The #CrossbarryAmbush, occurring #ThisDayInHistory in 1921, was one of the bigger battles of the #IrishWarOfIndependence. ~1200 British troops tried to surround 100 #IrishRepublicanArmy (#IRA) volunteers in #CountyCork but failed — 10 soldiers and three IRA fighters were killed.
My #Irish ancestry. Mum was from #Cork. Happy #StPatricksDay y'all! 🇮🇪 ☘️ 😁 #Ireland #Ancestry #CountyCork
Looking forward to speaking at the launch of #FéileGhobnatan in Ballyvourney #Cork on Friday ✨ A weekend dedicated to the patron saint of the #bees 🐝 What's not to love! 💛 #festivals #ireland #speirghorm #gaeltacht #irishfestivals #folklore #béaloideas #countycork @[email protected]

Two’s Company at the beach

Moments before yesterday’s photo of a beach inspector there were two seagulls.

I was watching them as I walked down Garrylucas Beach and neither moved so I have a couple of shots of them with dramatic waves thundering behind them. They seemed to be not disturbed by the wall of water beyond.

I on the other hand kept an eye on the incoming tide, but I didn’t stay long. It was freezing.

Videos to watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-HCMmVjbiE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfQJgnzsKVs

Now I want to go shoot street photography in Amsterdam again.


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#2026 #AtlanticOcean #beachPhotography #BlackAndWhite #Cork #CountyCork #GarrylucasBeach #Ireland #IrishCoast #monochrome #Photo #Photography #seagulls #SonyA7RV #WestCork #wildlifePhotography

Two’s Company at the beach

Moments before yesterday’s photo of a beach inspector there were two seagulls. I was watching them as I walked down Garrylucas Beach and neither moved so I have a couple of shots of them with dramatic waves thundering behind...

https://inphotos.org/2026/02/03/twos-company-at-the-beach/

#AtlanticOcean #BeachPhotography #BlackAndWhite #Cork #CountyCork #GarrylucasBeach #Ireland #IrishCoast #monochrome #Photo #Photography #seagulls #WestCork #WildlifePhotography

The Beach Inspector

Garylucas Beach in Co Cork was hit by 40kph winds this afternoon, with tall waves crashing on the beach. I took a few photos but retreated to the car as it was so cold. Within minutes the wind had ripped right through me.

Luckily, gulls are protected somewhat from the cold by their feathers and this gull stood in the water without a care in the world for several minutes.


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#2026 #AtlanticOcean #beachPhotography #coastalBirds #Cork #CountyCork #Garrettstown #GarrylucasBeach #Ireland #IrishCoast #Photo #Photography #seagull #SonyA7RV #waves #WestCork #wildlifePhotography

The Beach Inspector

Garylucas Beach in Co Cork was hit by 40kph winds this afternoon, with tall waves crashing on the beach. I took a few photos but retreated to the car as it was so cold. Within minutes the wind had ripped right through me. Luckily,...

https://inphotos.org/2026/02/02/the-beach-inspector/

#AtlanticOcean #BeachPhotography #CoastalBirds #Cork #CountyCork #Garrettstown #GarrylucasBeach #Ireland #IrishCoast #Photo #Photography #seagull #waves #WestCork #WildlifePhotography

Sheikh Nasser Bicycle Loop Mosque in #Southern Governorate, #Bahrain -🇧🇭 is around 7,045 km or 4,403 miles from our previous place of worship County Cork in #CountyCork, #Ireland - 🇮🇪 - https://mastodon.social/@pilgrimsonline/115589299389510271

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Dromahane Church in #CountyCork, #Ireland has no wikipedia page, why not become an editor and add one?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Contributing_to_Wikipedia

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In 1920, 65 men were held without trial in #CountyCork gaol by the UK and in August began a #HungerStrike. All but 11 were freed or moved. #MichaelFitzgerald died after 68 days, #JoeMurphy after 79. The rest held out for 94 days, ending the #CorkHungerStrike on #ThisDayInHistory.