McCarthy’s: the pink garage

The derelict McCarthy’s Garage as it was in 2021 in Schull, Co Cork. The building today is very different, but it’s still pink! I have a few photos of the old petrol pumps that stood outside the building somewhere on this site, going further back in time.

The slate roof visible on the McCarthy’s building is typical of traditional Irish architecture. Irish slate was quarried extensively in counties like Valentia Island in Kerry and was prized for its durability and weather resistance, often lasting well over 100 years when properly maintained, which explains why so many original slate roofs still grace Irish buildings today.

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A print shop's sign stands tall with pride, but it's the pink school that truly slides into your heart with its whimsical spiral chute. 🖨️🎢

名古屋では、印刷会社も誇り高くそびえ立っていますが、本当に心に滑り込むのはその風変わりならせん滑り台を備えたピンクの学校です。📚🌈

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Nestled under a serene sky, the blush of a Showa era building in Nagoya paints a quaint picture, its pink hue whispering tales of a bygone era. 🎀🏢🌸

穏やかな空の下、名古屋の昭和時代のビルの赤みがかった色が、昔をしのばせる風情ある絵を描いています。そのピンクの色合いは、過ぎ去った時代の物語をささやき、螺旋階段がその骨組みを冠しています。建物自体が、優しくローズ色の記憶の暖かさに包まれているかのようです。🎀🏢🌸

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