Monthly Archives: October 2016

Youghal Medieval Festival – 27/08/2016

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On a bright sunny Saturday August 27th 2016, the Youghal Medieval Festival took place. The venue was the St Mary’s College gardens within the 13th century walls Raleigh Quarter of Youghal . Now in its 10th year, the Medieval festival celebrated National Heritage week and attracted visitors from local areas and and afar.

The festival was awash with the rich heritage of Youghal town and featured an array of colour ful activities including displays of Falconery and Birds of Prey, fascinating Archery and Medieval battle re-enactments. Visitors to the event including ECCG members were all blessed with great weather and blue skies and

were brought back in time with a journey through many aspects of medieval life back in the day with wool spinning, medieval recipes, weaving on hand looms couple with an array of   artisan and craft stands.

ECCG members were treated to opportunities to capture images on camera of the medieval festival which showcased Youghal’s rich history and heritage.

Click here to see a gallery of images from the shoot. Enjoy!

 – Noelle Lowney

Coal Quay Festival – 20/08/2016

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On a wet Saturday August 20th 2016, the annual Cork Coal Quay Festival took place. The festival saw the Corn market and North Main street traders come together in the Coal Quay area in the centre of Cork city -regarded as one of the  oldest parts of the city to join in the festivities. Now in it’s 5 year, the festival celebrated the rich tradition, heritage and culture of music, song, stories and more resonating the nostalgia of Cork city.

At 12 noon on the day, the bell chimes of the historic Shandon bells could be heard with the Banks of My own lovely Lee to celebrate the opening of the festival.  The Coal Quay Shawlies began the celebration as they set off from the North Gate bridge walking along North Main street to Kyle Street finishing at Cornmarket street where they were met by the Lord Mayor of Cork who officially opened the festival. The Cobh Animation team as well as the People of the Middle Parish traders were also present dressed in traditional costumes adding to the atmosphere of yester year.  Prayers were said in remembrance of the deceased Coal Quay traders and doves were released in their memory. Various musicians performed including the Roaring Forties entertained the crowds.

The damp and torrential rain did not deter some brave ECCG members dodging the odd downpour of rain attending the festival to capture images of the festivities in the one of Cork City’s most historic areas.

See a gallery of images from the shoot here. Enjoy!

 – Noelle Lowney

 

World Wide Photo Walk – 01/10/2016

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Brilliant sunshine greeted us outside the Commodore Hotel in Westbourne Place, Cobh, Co. Cork as we met at 11am to begin our 2016 Scott Kelby World Wide Photo Walk. This was ECCG’s third WWPW having held the previous two in Midleton and Youghal in 2014 and 2015 respectively.

Guided by local man Gordon Kinsella who knew all the best shots in the town, we began our walk in the park and then took a circular route taking in most of the town centre as well as Deep Water Quay.

The roof-top of the Commodore Hotel, with its stunning views of the town and harbour, provided a fitting end to this most enjoyable event which we topped off with great food and conversation in the Hotel bar.

As much a social event as a photography event, it was great to meet some new people and catch up with some that we haven’t seen in a while. Thanks to Gordon Kinsella, the Commodore Hotel, everyone who joined us on the walk and everyone we met along the way.

Check out the gallery from the event here but check back regularly as the gallery will be added to over the next week or so. Enjoy!