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'Images of Fingal' is a collection of beautiful and evocative photographs of north County Dublin taken by David O'Flynn over an eighteen-month period. The heritage of north Dublin is rich and varied, with busy fishing ports, golden beaches and period houses, passed down from previous generations. This collection attempts to capture the essence of a diverse area. Many of the places photographed are well known and are all easily accessible to the public. The journey starts in Howth and meanders in a leisurely northward direction towards Balbriggan. There is no lofty or noble ideal behind this book. It is not intended to be a photojournalistic record tackling important issues but simply a personal collection of random, yet beautifully observed, scenes based in and around the parks and coastal walks of this corner of County Dublin.

Throughout the ages the horse has played a pivotal role in Irish society. It is a ubiquitous symbol in Ireland, present in many classic depictions of our culture, from the loyal work horse in the field to the more urban image of the horse ascending the tenement buildings in the elevator. Over a twelve-month period, David O’Flynn has collected images of the horse in Ireland in these and some other less clichéd guises and discusses how the horse’s role in Ireland has changed and adapted to modern times. While focusing on a central theme, David O’Flynn’s has collected an incredibly diverse number of dazzling photographs, ranging from elegant show jumping shots taken at the RDS to shots of Connemara ponies taken in the wilderness. This book is essential for lovers of horses and for lovers of beautiful photography.