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IrishMJ
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Greatest goalkeeper never to play for Ireland.
Failed rock star.
Now I take pretty pictures.
Want to use a photo? Just ask.
Don't be an arsehole and rob them.
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A few shots of the Muddy River Band from last Saturday night in Moat Theatre in Naas.

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November 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I headed to the Circus Gerbola today in Naas to take some pretty pictures.

It was probably the most difficult shoot I've ever had.

Everything moves so quickly, lights change so fast...

It was great fun though, support the circus!
October 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
It's almost time for me to go vote...

If you have a vote and can't be arsed voting, you're doing nothing to prevent a candidate being elected.

Get up off your hole, go vote and get a spice bag or a snack box on the way home.
October 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A few words and a few photos from the recent Luka Bloom gig for Féile Liam O'Flynn.

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2025-10-04 Luka Bloom - Feile Liam O'Flynn, Dew Drop Inn, Kill
Luka Bloom ... There's not much to be said about this man that hasn't been said before.  He is a legend of Irish music.  Since starting his ...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I headed down to Dunamaise Arts Centre tonight to see the Climate Change Cabaret.

I hadn't intended to shoot the show, but I stopped off on the way and picked up my camera. I'm glad I did. It was a great mix of cabaret, burlesque, and science!

These are just a few quick edits before bed.
October 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
A few words and a few photos from the recent Gemma Hayes gig in Whelans, Dublin.

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2025-09-26 Gemma Hayes - Whelan's, Dublin
The last time I saw Gemma Hayes live, was back in 2021 at the Firebirds Music Festival , where, post gig, I may have been too tongue tied t...
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October 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A few words about, and a few photos from the recent Ailbhe Reddy gig in National Concert Hall, Dublin.

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2025-09-20 Ailbhe Reddy - National Concert Hall, Dublin
I'd photographed Ailbhe earlier in the summer at Hibernacle Festival and we'd had a chat where I professed to being a fan.  So, emboldened...
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October 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Friday night, in the intimate surrounds of the Dew Drop in Kill, Co. Kildare, I got to see the legendary Luka Bloom perform as part of Féile Liam O'Flynn.

It was every bit as good as you'd think it was!

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#2025
October 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Another great night in Whelan's, Dublin, with the fantastic Gemma Hayes headlining the mainstage.

Gemma's currently on an Irish tour, you'd be mad to miss it.

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September 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I was in Whelan's in Dublin last night, I'd not been there in a while, so it was great to be back.

This is Roesy performing on the mainstage. I'd heard of him before, seen the name around, but it was my first time catching him live. Rather enjoyable set!

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September 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hmmm... Still no #Rapture2025

Is there, is there a chance that it was all a load of bollix?
September 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A few words, and I do mean few, about last weekend's Naas Wild Food Festival.

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2025-09-14 Naas Wild Food Festival - Naas, Co. Kildare
It's been a quite September, I was away for first fortnight and missed most of the Naas Wild Food Festiva l.  I did, however, make it back i...
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September 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Convicted rapist McGregor knows zilch about how the Irish presidency works. If, by an act of pure sorcery, he were elected, he could not do ANYTHING without govt permission - including entering the Dept of the Taoiseach, where he is photographed. The parliament is on a different street!
September 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
A few words about, and a few photos from last weekends All That Glitters Burlesque and Cabaret Show in Drogheda.

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September 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A few words about and a lot of photos from last weekends Hoes of Tralee Contest.

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The Hoes of Tralee - The Sugar Club, Dublin - August 22nd, 2002
She was lovely and fair as the rose of the summer, Yet 'twas not her beauty alone that won me; Oh no, 'twas the truth in her eyes ever dawni...
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August 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
A few words about, and a few photos from @TribFestIE.

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TribFest - North Kildare Sports Club - August 1st - 3rd, 2025
Imagine 2500 people singing along to every word of every song by every performer, and you'll have some idea of the mania at TribFest , in no...
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August 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
So Trump, a man convicted of 34 felonies, a man found liable in the civil courts of sexual assault, a man with 6 bankrupted companies, and let's not forget about the $25million Trump University payout, thinks Sadiq Khan is Nasty??? Jaysus...
July 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A few words about and a few photos from Saturday's "Fly a Kite for Gaza" fundraiser run by Mothers Against Genocide.

#FreePalestine

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Fly a Kite for Gaza - Scotsman’s Bay, Dún Laoghaire - July 26th, 2025
It's been four months since I last photographed a fundraiser for Palestine.  I'm not sure how or why it's been so long, you think you are to...
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July 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I headed along to Scotsman's Bay in Dun Laoghaire earlier today for Mothers Against Genocide's Fly a Kite for Gaza fundraiser.

It is though, incredibly fucked up that fundraising events like this have to take place.

It doesn't take a lot to save a life. Unfortunately, the Israeli Govt. don't care.
July 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Two years since Sinead O'Connor passed...

Photo is from the main stage at Electric Picnic 2014.

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#2014
July 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Well, that was great craic to watch. One hell of an amazing comeback by Tipp!

#AllIrelandHurlingFinal
July 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A few words and photos from Dubh Lee's gig in Facchino's in Naas last Friday night.

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Dubh Lee - Facchino's, Naas - July 18th, 2025
It's months since I was out in  Naas for a gig, I think the last one was an In the Round  night with Sive, Pete Kavanagh and Philip Scott , ...
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July 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I stayed local tonight, I headed down to Facchinos in Naas to see the fantastic Dubh Lee perform.

It's a nice little venue. It's well protected, so none of the town noise can be heard. The old walls, covered in ivy, make for a great backdrop! Oh, and the food looks great, too!

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July 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
A few words, probably too many, and lots of photos, though probably not enough, from Hibernacle Music Festival.

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Hibernacle - Orlagh House, Dublin - July 4th - 6th, 2025
This day last week, I was recovering from Hibernacle .  What's Hibernacle?  Well, it was a fantastic three day affair on the side of a hill ...
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July 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The legendary Villagers closing out the mainstage on night two of Hibernacle Music Festival.

What an absolute joy to see them in such an intimate, beautiful setting.

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#IrishMusic
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#Live
#2025
July 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM