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Below is a small selection of my work to illustrate my experience & aesthetic.
Hip Hip - George Smith, 100th birthday in The Gravediggers Bar, with his family and friends. George has been going to this pub in Dublin every week for the past 60 years.
United We Stand - Together We Fall - Minister for Justice and Equality Alan Shatter TD and Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan, prior to their termination of office over the Garda whistle blower scandal
World irish Dancing Championships - A collection of photographs taken on the day of the World irish Dancing Championships held at Citywest, Dublin
Aran - Dun Aengus the prehistoric fort on the Aran Islands has emergency support work done aided by the Irish Air Corps as it supplies materials for remedial work.
No options for Nona - Nona O'Reilly asleep in her caravan at Kilbarry Halting Site, The house provided by the council was so appalling her family opted to sleep in the caravan.
Porky and Bess - Chef Kevin Thornton with a pigs head as part of his installation ‘FAT; It’s delicious’ at the Trinity Science Gallery, which explores the beauty and the stigma of fat
KATHERINE HAMNETT - " Sustainable clothing designer Katherine Hamnett in Buswell’s Hotel "
The Cold Shoulder - Progressive Democrats Michael McDowell and Mary Harney photographed at their annual delegates' conference.
Liam Cosgrave - Liam Cosgrave age 96 former Taoiseach and leader of the Fine Gael party photographed at a 1916 commemoration
Windows of opportunity - Lucinda Creighton leader of Renua party photographed arriving for their first 'Think-In' held at Woodquay, Dublin
The Piece Process - Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams gets molded for a wax work to complete the 'Good Friday Agreement' installation at the Dublin Wax museum
Waxing lyrical - Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams undergoing the procedure to have his face modeled for a wax work to complete the 'Good Friday Agreement' installation at the Dublin Wax Museum
Deluge - Stranded along the banks of the Shannon River after two storms hit the country. Communities call on Bord na Mona to allow bogs to flood to relieve water pressure
A Load of Ball Cocks - Water charges protest in Dublin, where thousands gathered to protest against the privatisation of water and its charges
WE WANT EQUALITY TOO – SAME SEX MARRIAGE CAMPAIGN - Same sex couples gather, outside the Department of Justice, Dublin, in their hundreds to campaign for marriage equality rights
Libya Liberated - Libyans joyfully rejoice the downfall of Col. Gaddafi's regime and prepare for their first democratic elections in over half a century
Beelzebub Brian - Taoiseach Brian Cowen TD at the press conference where he announced his resignation as leader of the Fianna Fail Party.
Captivating the nation. - President Barack Obama speaking at College Green to over 60,000 people during his one day visit to Ireland.
Homage to an Irish Icon - Thousands of mourners filed past the remains of former Taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald as he lay in state in the Oak Room of the Mansion House, Dublin.
Heroin - The bombed out former Russian Cultural Centre in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, it has now become home to many heroin additcts. Afghanistan produces over 90% of the worlds opium and its sale is alledged to be funding the Taliban.
In The Picture - Art photographer David La Chapelle strikes a pose beside Michael Jackson during the installation of his exhibition titled 'American Jesus' at the Sebastian Guinness Gallery.
" AND THEY’RE OFF " - " First day at Cheltenham Races "
Milo - Actor Milo O'Shea after entering the Hall of Fame at the Gaiety Theatre.
WEE WILLIE - Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea T.D. at the 82nd Cadet Class Commissioning Ceremony at the Military College, Curragh, Co. Kildare.
Soft Landing - Skydiver falls towards the snowy ground in the Chateau d'Oex Valley in the Swiss Alps during the International Ballooning Festival.
High Flyers - Aer Lingus airhostesses during a photocall to launch the airlines 70th anniversary celebrations.
Well Heeled - Ladies Day, at Punchestown Races.
Devolved - Reverend Ian Paisley DUP, photographed at Stormont Belfast during talks on devolution.
Head Above the Rest - Taoiseach Bertie Ahern during his Leaders speech at the Ard Fheis.
- Well Heeled - Ladies Day at Punchestown Races in 2006 Brenda Fitzsimons THE IRISH TIMES
- Townsfolk get ferried to dry ground in the bucket of a digger after the river Suir burst its banks by the Old Bridge in Clonmel in October 2004
- Michael Noonan, leader of the Fine Gael party, surprises a voter and his dogs on the campaign trail in Naas, Co Kildare, in April 2002
- The artist Camille Souter during a quiet moment at her home on Achill Island in March 2001
- Pupils of Killaghtee National School, Co Donegal, walk to the church to rehearse for their school's Nativity play in December 2001
- The body of three-month-old Leilah Hickey, stabbed to death in April 2000, is taken from her home in Newbridge, Co Kildare. Her father, Derek Hickey, would later plead guilty to the murder
- Young swimmers wait for their race during the National Community Games finals at Mosney, Co Meath, in August 2000
