And the shark has pearly teeth dear...
It is amazing how things have changed, when this photograph was taken by Denis Tynan killing a shark was considered a normal thing to do. Whereas, today, there is a great drive to protect them. The given date ... More
Robert French - Fahan in Lough Swilly.
The pier at Fahan on Lough Swilly, Co. Donegal looks a lonely place in this beautiful Royal plate from the Lawrence Collection. Lough Swilly is famous for many things and one of the most famous is the kidnappi... More
Musical interlude... - Public domain vintage map
The showband scene in Ireland ( Irish_showband ) was at its height in 1969, and bands were popping up all round the place. 'Margo and the Keynotes' were from Donegal, and whereas Margo ( Margo_(singer) ) is ... More
The model, the camera and the Raleigh All Steel!
This commercial modelling shot from the Tynan Collection shows an attractive young lady modelling a geansaí with traditional patterns. She is holding a movie camera but to be honest she doesn't look too sure a... More
Marching accordions from Killybegs
A visit to the Denis Tynan collection today and to representatives of the beautiful fishing town of Killybegs. The benefits of having a marching band in a town are many and varied, keeping young people active,... More
Gunboat diplomacy!. Warship photograph collection
To Killybegs Bay in Donegal today and a welcome return to the Tynan Collection! A corvette of the Irish Naval Service lies at anchor in the bay while the photographer kindly ensures that the loom of the oar th... More
The Donegal oilfield?, Donegal, Ireland
Day 5 of Tynan Week .This, the final Tynan image of the week shows an industrial scene with a rickety bridge, a pile driver on the water and Nissen huts in the background. Clearly showing what was then a signi... More
Unidentified town on a tidal river but in Donegal
Day 2 of Tynan Week .This is day 2 of the first week using the photographs of Denis Tynan. Tynan, who ran a successful photographic business in Donegal for many years, has left many images of the county. These... More
"Unidentified church, Co. Donegal" is in Dungloe
New Arrivals Klaxon .At the weekend we promised you something new - and here it is. Introducing the "Denis Tynan" collection of photographs! Taken on plastic negatives and featuring places and people in the 19... More
Robert French - General View, Bruckless, Co. Donegal
This is the second time in recent weeks that Bruckless has been mentioned on this stream! This fine Royal sized plate taken by Mr. French shows the remote rural area of the time in fine detail. The other pass... More
Robert French - Cockhill, County Donegal
Yet another beautiful Lawrence photograph of rural Ireland at its best! Cockhill near Buncrana in County Donegal looks like a good place to take a few shots - but there may not be a lot happening around there.... More
Doon Well, Donegal Highlands, Termon, Co. Donegal
Doon Well? This is one of many "Holy Wells" throughout Ireland with those strange items of clothing material on twigs and sticks nearby. This looks more like a Lawrence image to me, what do you think?..As B... More
Robert French - Labourer's hut, Gweedore
Yesterday we visited Parsonstown AKA Birr and the grandeur of Cumberlands column. Today we go north to Donegal and the poverty of a scraw hut near Gweedore...With thanks to the community, and especially B-59 (... More
Town scales, in the market square, Donegal town
Today we have an image from a collection I have not personally come across before - so for those also new to the collection, let me introduce Joshua H. Hargrave. Those who have followed the stream for a while (... More