Tag Archives: quays

My Weekly Challenge – Q is for Quirky and Quaint… Along Dublin’s Quays!

Posted on 27/09/2018 by aj vosse

So… I bet, last week, you thought to yourself… I wonder how he’ll deal with the letter Q? Easy! You see… I have an eye for the quint and quirky… but, to my rescue came Dublin’s most endearing and famous … Continue reading →

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April A to Z – Kilcock and Kildare

Posted on 13/04/2016 by aj vosse

Before the April A to Z began I was doing my own Dublin A to Z which I have to continue when May rolls around again. I cheated a little then by featuring Kilcock because it’s “our” village. It’s in … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, #Royal Canal, Boating, Castles, Crosses & Churches, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Local Places, Photography, Reflections, Travel, Walking | Tagged #Architecture, #AtoZChallenge, #autobiographical, #beauty, #blogging, #boats, #buildings, #Dublin, #fishing, #flying, #friendship, #ghosts, #history, #holiday, #Irish countryside, #life, #life... haha..., #Liffey, #memyblog, #ombh, #passion, #past, #people watching, #photography 📷, #questions, #quirky, #Royal Canal, #Saffers 🇿🇦, #sunset, #travel 🛫, #weather, canal locks, canoes, Carton Clock Tower, churches, Co Kildare, commute, crazy, dogs, farming, golf, harbour, Kilcock, local shop, Maynooth, mist, postaday, quaint, quays, snow, St Patrick's Day, The Rambler, Walking, water, welcome | 26 Comments

April A to Z – Dopey Dozy Does Dublin!

Posted on 05/04/2016 by aj vosse

And so he does! Yes, me… dopey, is going on a walk about. I’m taking a leaf from Christina B’s book, blog… whatever. She’s gone with galleries to show off her letters for the challenge so for today (and possibly … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Castles, Crosses & Churches, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Seasons, The Birds and the Bees, Train Tales, Travel, Walking, Writing | Tagged #Architecture, #AtoZChallenge, #bridges, #buildings, #clouds, #colour, #Dublin, #flowers, #focus, #friendship, #fun, #history, #inspiration, #Ireland, #Liffey, #light, #night photography, #people watching, #Phoenix Park 🦌, #rainbow 🌈, #Samuel Beckett Bridge, #ships, #statue 🗽, #steam train 🚂, #sunset, #urban photography 📷, #Wellington Testimonial, Art, city life, Co Dublin, Convention Center, culture, Custom House, Dublin Alphabet, Dublin Bay, Dublin Docks, Dublin streets, Ha'penny, Leinster, National Flags, postaday, quays, The Dublin Spire | 21 Comments

Dublin Streets – Black and White Fun

Posted on 30/03/2016 by aj vosse

I have to confess… I have a bad habit. Sneaking street photos. I enjoy making like I’m minding my own business while merrily pressing at the shutter release. The only thing with this habit… you take many photos to get … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Walking | Tagged #B&W, #Dublin, #fun, #humour, #Ireland, #photography 📷, #questions, #street photography 🎨, #travel 🛫, #urban photography 📷, city life, Dublin streets, postaday, quays, streets, Walking | 9 Comments

Dublin Alphabet – J for Jeanie Jonhston

Posted on 14/03/2016 by aj vosse

This replica famine ship is moored at Custom House Quay as this is where most of the famine ship voyages to the Americas began. The ship is currently undergoing renovation work so there is scaffolding all over the stern area… … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Boating, Daily Photo's and Chit-chat, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Reflections, Travel | Tagged #Architecture, #clouds, #colour, #Diaspora, #Dublin, #inspiration, #life, #light, #photography 📷, #ships, #sunset, #travel 🛫, #urban photography 📷, Custom House, Dublin Alphabet, Dublin Docks, Dublin streets, Jeanie Johnston, postaday, quays, Tall Ships 2012, Walking | 4 Comments

No Reason at All!

Posted on 28/02/2016 by aj vosse

Yes, I have no reason at all to post this photo today. Well, maybe apart from the fact that I like it. OK… I could have called the post three men in a boat but I believe that’s been taken … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Boating, Photography, Travel, Walking, Writing | Tagged #blogging, #boats, #colour, #Dublin, #fun, #humour, #Ireland, #life... haha..., #Liffey, #light, #people watching, #photography 📷, #questions, #quirky, #travel 🛫, #writer 📝, liquid, postaday, quays | Leave a comment

The Calling Canvas?

Posted on 22/08/2014 by aj vosse

I’ll begin today by divulging a secret… no, it’s nothing earth shattering. Actually, to many, it’s not even a secret. I have, in the past, been known to slap paint on the odd canvas, occasionally with mild success. I’ve not … Continue reading →

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All Erect!

Posted on 20/08/2014 by aj vosse

There are days when one wants to go to a place but the opportunity eludes. Yep, even though Howth is just around the proverbial corner, I couldn’t find time to visit there last weekend. Why would I want to go … Continue reading →