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The Omey Races

Story posted: 30. May 2013 by Pat O'Connor

The Omey Races

FROM THE ARCHIVE: The annual horse racing festival on Omey Strand, Connemara. It takes place every August Bank Holiday on the beach between Omey Island and the mainland. As the racetrack is submerged twice daily the race schedule is adhered to fairly strictly.


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GYO Seapoint

Story posted: 30. April 2013 by Pat O'Connor

GYO Seapoint

Images from the GYO concert in Seapoint, Salthill.


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Seasons Greetings

Story posted: 14. December 2012 by Pat O'Connor

Wishing all those I have encountered, and re-encountered, over the last year the best for the forthcoming holidays. It's been a busier than usual year between the new Gallery in Galway, Galway Market and more recently at the RDS show in Dublin. Hope to meet ye all and more in the new year.


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New test site

Story posted: 3. November 2012 by Pat O'Connor

Hi, and welcome. If you have happened across this site I must apologise as I am currently testing variables and options. Images will be uploaded on a regular basis and such possibilities as online shopping, offline payment,stock quotes and instant digital downloads will all become available in the near future. If you have any enquiries don't hesitate to contact me at info@patoconnor.org


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Crinniú na mBád 2010

Story posted: 9. September 2012 by Pat O'Connor

Crinniú na mBád 2010

Two galleries of images from Crinniú na mBád, the traditional gathering of the boats at Kinvara, Co. Galway every August. Both sets were taken on the Sunday of the festival. Set 1 'Kinvara' are from around the harbour prior to the racing. Set 2 'Sailing", well you guessed it, sailing from the event.


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