Chariots of Fire
Photography / January 25, 2013

Chariots of Fire

Taken on Garretstown beach last October. These guys were doing a warm up run before starting their surf lessons at Gtown surf school. I couldn’t help but think of Chariots of Fire!

Weather Beaten
Photography / September 26, 2012

Weather Beaten

Taken at Garretstown beach in Co. Cork on what was until then, a beautiful day!

Peace in the Paddock
Photography / September 24, 2012

Peace in the Paddock

I managed to get up to the second day of the Phoenix Park Motor Races this year – great to see the event being run again. I didn’t have the car with me this time, but I did have the camera! I saw these two guys sitting down having a chat just after the historic racing bike demonstration. No doubt they were discussing all things to do with racing and bikes. The part that really caught my eye was the modified caravan – also used as a bike transporter! Brilliant. That is without a doubt, the most novel use of a caravan I’ve ever seen!

Tiny Feet
Photography / September 21, 2012

Tiny Feet

On July 3rd of this year (2012) at 22.26, everything changed. Síofra had a baby girl, weighing 8lbs, 13Oz. Neasa is a little over two months old now, Síofra and I still can’t believe how lucky we are to have a beautiful, healthy girl who loves her sleep!

Thank you to everyone for your messages, cards, gifts and visits.

Ready to pop
Photography / September 19, 2012

Ready to pop

Sí had been in the Maternity for a spell before Neasa was born. We wanted to get a few bump shots, but weren’t allowed to leave the hospital grounds. We still managed to get a few! 🙂

To see through his eyes
Photography / September 17, 2012

To see through his eyes

Might be an interesting way to spend a day… anyone have a Go Pro they’d be willing to let me use for a day? 🙂

Pondering Life
Photography / September 14, 2012

Pondering Life

Archie pondering the meaning of life, the universe and everything.

An act of disobedience
Photography / September 12, 2012

An act of disobedience

Archie refuses to give up his favourite cushion/chew toy.

EF Civic
Photography / September 10, 2012

EF Civic

I’ve always had a soft spot for EFs. My first car was white 1990 Civic and I have been mad to get another one since I sold it! This one hasn’t helped the situation at all – I ended up searching Done Deal the second I got home. Most EFs and EGs have been driven to death – it’s nice to see a clean hatch for a change.

 

Daihatsu Charmant – Bosozoku style
Photography / September 07, 2012

Daihatsu Charmant – Bosozoku style

This Daihatsu caught my eye at cars and coffee last weekend for a number of reasons, not least of which is the fact that it is modified in a Japanese style – Bosozoku (and maybe a little Shakotan) style. Oil cooler on the bumper, massive camber, deep dish wheels, lowered, huge exhaust. The bottom line – the owner took an old Daihatsu and made it something unique. Even more unique considering it’s an Irish car!

 

 

More about the Charmant here: Daihatsu Charmant on Wikipedia

 

 

Some Lip
Photography / September 05, 2012

Some Lip

We saw this spotless ’77 Celica GT at the September Cars and Coffee in Limerick. Absolutely stunning, a very unique car in a unique colour. Just goes to show, the Japanese manufacturers have always been able to make good looking cars.

 

September Cars and Coffee, Limerick
Photography / September 03, 2012

September Cars and Coffee, Limerick

It’s been a quiet few months on the site – my amazing wife Siofra had a baby girl, Neasa. So things have been pretty busy recently. Anyway, Cars and Coffee was on at the Eastway Plaza just off the Ballysimon road in Limerick yesterday. We decided to make a family outing. As usual, there were lots of cars and coffee to be had. Cars and coffee is on the first Sunday of every month between 11am and 1pm – it’s a nice way to spend a Sunday morning, check it out next month!

A MKII Escort leaving the car park.

I didn’t get to look under the bonnet, but if the badge on the boot is anything to go by this is a very tidy Cossie Merc.

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of BMW. When I was younger, I never saw the point in an eight. As time passed by, I’ve changed my mind. They have aged beautifully – I’m still not sure what the point is, but I love them!

Little clearance between the caliper and wheel of this Subaru.

Location, location, location. A spotless civic sits with exalted company – a Cossworth Mercedes, a Honda NSX and a Ferrari F355. All comers welcome at Cars and Coffee!

I love the “Save Water” sticker on the back of this Beetle….

…and the cool door pins too!

More to follow soon!