Lounge bar, Dublin, 1967, photo by Evelyn Hofer, German-American photographer.
Jim MacMillan
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Incoming Executive Director at Ireland Reaching Out (IrelandXO), the non-profit that reconnects people of Irish descent worldwide with their ancestral communities. Irish citizen in Cork. Born and raised in Boston; shaped by 35 years in Philadelphia. Links:
Had a great but brief visit to Oxford today. Next stop: home to Cork tonight!
A Few Minutes in the Old Schools Quad
I only had a few minutes for pictures during a day trip to Oxford today, so I made a quick stop at the Bodleian Library. This is the Old Schools Quadrangle, finished in the 1620s, with the Tower of th...
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Thrilled to share I’ll be the new Executive Director of Ireland Reaching Out (IrelandXO.com) from 16 November. We reconnect people of Irish descent worldwide with their ancestral communities, through a network of 2,500+ volunteer groups across Ireland. Press release: irelandxo.com/executive-di...
🇮🇪 Galway won me over with its music, people & wild Atlantic scenery. From Salthill & the Spanish Arch to Connemara & the ancient forts of the Aran Islands, it's a place I keep returning to. The islands inspire the book #2. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Qaa... #BookSky #GeorgeRyanArchaeologicalThrillers
This Cork beach is one of the top 100 in Europe says Lonely Planet❤️
Cork beach one of 4 Irish strands to make Best Beaches in Europe 2027
One of the 100 top beaches in Europe says Lonely Planet
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The small village of The Neale in County Mayo is home to some truly remarkable monuments, including The Pyramid of The Neale, a folly built in the form of a step pyramid around 1760 in memory of Sir George Browne. #Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Last look from London on this trip: corklight.ie/soggy-mornin...
Soggy Morning, Blue Bridge
My last morning in London on this trip, and the rain had only just started. A walker covers up and hurries across the Blue Bridge over St James's Park Lake, the deck already slick and shining under th...
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Just clocking the first 1,000,000 views on this video and I'm not even half of them:
CMAT: Tiny Desk Concert
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Thrilled to share I’ll be the new Executive Director of Ireland Reaching Out (IrelandXO.com) from 16 November. We reconnect people of Irish descent worldwide with their ancestral communities, through a network of 2,500+ volunteer groups across Ireland. Press release: irelandxo.com/executive-di...
Gougane Barra is lovely at this time of year. It takes its name from St Fionnbharr who is said to have established a monastic school in this beautiful valley in the Shehy Mountains of County Cork. The small oratory church was designed by S.F. Hynes in the Celtic Revival style, and built in 1903.
The Celts had the calendar right. November is definitely a winter month. Bitterly cold here and nearly dark already. #SpeirGorm
Coils of Fire #Cork #DragonOfShandon #FireDancers #FireSpinning #halloween #Ireland #LongExposure #NightPhotography #Photography #Samhain #StreetParade #StreetPhotography
Coils of Fire
At the end of the Dragon of Shandon parade we were treated to performances by some of the groups in the parade. This fire dance was spectacular with flames swirling around and sparks flying through the air. The ground was wet thankfully. 🙂
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...we're blessed at the University of Galway to have an abundance of magnificent trees, giving us marvellous autumnal colours this time of year...
Hello Dublin! Start of a retro road trip. Cork tonight for The Undertones then Galway tomorrow for Dexy’s Midnight Runners. What’s not to love.
Christmas has come early for fans of CMAT and Elton John, as the pair have joined forces for a new version of John’s festive classic Step Into Christmas. jrnl.ie/7216340
First swing at visualizing data from my new-ish photo blog:
Visualizations
Cork Light, by the numbers.
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I’m still in London until tomorrow morning and grabbing a picture when I can.
Swimming in Landmarks
London has me swimming in landmarks this week, and the locals barely look up. Commuters on hire bikes and a cargo bike pause in front of the Houses of Parliament, a colourful rush of red, yellow and g...
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CMAT and Elton John team up for a new version of 'Step Into Christmas' nialler9.com/cmat-and-elt...
CMAT and Elton John team up for a new version of 'Step Into Christmas' | Nialler9
CMAT joins Elton John on a new version of his festive classic 'Step Into Christmas', out now as this year's Amazon Music Original Christmas song.
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CMAT prevented Bertie Ahern from becoming president and the universe is rewarding her as she deserves.
Above a settled sea, the morning light spreads across the Sliabh Liag cliffs. County Donegal, Ireland. Cormacscoast.com walking tours
A west of Ireland #painting, "Clonakilty, Rossa Street" came out of a time where I was cycling in County Cork and stayed in the west Cork town for a few days probably in a daze from all the colours of the buildings not to mention the lemon skies and tangerine streets. #SpéirGhorm #ArtYear
Wild Ireland, a space that now barely exists. Rewilding is about setting the land, and our minds, free.
Grabbed this colorful moment on my way in a little earlier:
Gold on Birdcage Walk
I grabbed this on my way to a conference earlier this morning. Cyclists roll along Birdcage Walk under a canopy of London plane trees turning gold, with St James's Park beyond and Buckingham Palace ju...
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Anyone else just listening to CMAT Tesla basically on repeat the last few days? How does the tiny desk only have 950k views when I, personally, have viewed it 1.5 million times?
Assaranca falls, County Donegal, Ireland. Cormacscoast.com walking tours
Grabbed this colorful moment on my way in a little earlier:
Gold on Birdcage Walk
I grabbed this on my way to a conference earlier this morning. Cyclists roll along Birdcage Walk under a canopy of London plane trees turning gold, with St James's Park beyond and Buckingham Palace ju...
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Feels like perfect timing! On my way this morning to my first:
Trust Conference - Thomson Reuters Foundation
Trust Conference (4-5 November, 2026) is our annual flagship event dedicated to tackling critical issues at the intersection of media, the law and responsible business.
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