Award-winning P.P.A.I. Photographer’s Book for Temple Street

25th November 2011

A stunning new book by multi-award winning Irish Independent Photographer, Mark Condren, was launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D at a reception held in AIB Bankcentre, Ballsbridge. The book will see all proceeds go to Temple Street Children’s University Hospital.

The book, The Guards – Behind The Scenes with the Men & Women of An Garda Síochana, is a snapshot of life behind the scenes of our national force. From the Garda helicopter, to under the sewers of Dublin, right through to drug busts and a poitín raid in the West of Ireland.

Mark was inspired to publish the book when his son Ben was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, at just 15-months. Mark felt compelled to give something back to the wonderful Doctors and Nurses at Temple Street, who helped his family through their difficult journey, following Ben’s diagnosis, providing incredible care and support. The Condren clan has a close association to An Garda Síochana – Mark’s wife, Michelle, is a Guard and his Father retired from the force in 2009.

The Guards – Behind The Scenes with the Men & Women of An Garda Síochana is priced at €25 and available from all good bookshops. You can also purchase a copy by contacting theguardsbook@gmail.com