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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Roisin's Graduation

Roisin's Graduation by Peter Kelly1
Roisin's Graduation, a photo by Peter Kelly1 on Flickr.

Such a busy weekend last week. Before the cycle in Westport I attended Roisin's graduation in Maynooth. It's a beautiful college with a good chilled atmosphere.

Into the Gale

Into the Gale by Peter Kelly1
Into the Gale, a photo by Peter Kelly1 on Flickr.

Last weekend saw the annual fundraiser cycle for VIVA (Vets in Voluntary Action) in Westport, Co Mayo. Instead of participating, this year I was photographing the event. Never was I so glad not to be on a bike and congratulations to everyone who took part. After contending with extremely difficult conditions near Delphi all returned in one piece (more or less). The pictures that I have in no way depict the conditions. It will be one to talk about for years to come but I think most will be back for more next year. Headcases, the lot of them.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Stradbally Cove

The day after the cycle we took a short trip to Stradbally Cove. Mid-day is probably the worst time to be taking photos but I like these two. The cove is narrow, deep, sandy with a stream running through it at one side. I've always loved how the running water cuts through sand so quickly creating a mini Grand Canyon between the tides.

Dungarvan

Myself and Owen arrived in Dungarvan for the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford. This was principly a cycling trip but I had the camera with me, just in case. It was a beautifuly clear evening, quite a rarity in Leitrim but not so in Waterford. The picture of the streetlight has a desolate air about it and if you look closely the Starry Plough is visible in the sky. The cycle (no photos) the next day went well. It took 6 hours to cover the 160km including 3 Category 1 climbs.