Following on the success of his SOLD OUT exhibition in aid of South Abbey School in the Methodist Hall 3 years ago retired photographer Bob Rock is working on a new venture. This show comprising over 60 prints will open in Youghal Credit Union in early September.The work, all shot locally will depict the beauty of Youghal as never seen before. All of the images are printed on acid free paper using Canon’s  Chromalife 100 inks (100 years life behind glass)  and mounted ready for framing.Prints will be selling at almost half usual price and all profits go to Trocaire’s East Africa famine relief appeal.

Those prints make a unique gift for giving or keeping.They can be easily removed from the mount and posted to relatives abroad in tubes.So don’t forget to drop into the Credit Union (dates to be announced) for a visual treat and who knows you might buy a print and save a life.

 

The minute you hear the name Bob Rock, you automatically think of Weddings, Events and Youghal. His name and work is synonymous with photography. Now after 10 years since he retired from his well know photographic studio at 126 North Main St.(now Eamonn O’Brien’s Gallery 126) he has decided to launch his own website http://bobrock.zenfolio.com to showcase his wonderful work. The website has several different galleries, Wildlife, On the shore, Lakes, Fells & Islands and even one gallery dedicated to Youghal Landscapes.

Bob says on the website showcasing his diverse work “Photography has been a large part of most of my life and provided me with a living for thirty years. Now retired, digital is my new thing,it provides me with a degree of control never obtainable with film. My images are intended to be easy on the eye. My criteria when assessing an image, is simply,would I like it on my wall?”
Bob has the eye of the professional photographer and with all the ‘buttons and things’ on the modern digital camera has his own complete digital darkroom! Retirement has given Bob Rock more time to pursue and showcase his particular love of landscape and nature photography. Side by side with his art Bob enjoys spending quality time with his wife Teresa, daughters and grandchildren.
The retired photographer had a very successful exhibition of his work a few years ago at the Methodist Church Hall as a fundraiser for the South Abbey National School, Youghal, where all his prints sold.

If you are interested in one of his limited edition why not take a look at the fabulous images on the website where they would make wonderful gift. The prints come without a frame so you can chose your own colours to suit your own needs but Bob highly recommends the framemaking service at the St. Raphael Centre, Youghal. The prints come in a range of different sizes on high quality photographic paper and are very reasonably priced.
All images on screen are low resolution. If you would like to purchase a full resolution archival quality print up tp 19″ X 13″ I will be happy to oblige, just send an email or phone your requirements.

Best regards, Bob Rock.
Contact Bob at this Address
3 Harbour View West
Youghal, Co.Cork
Ireland
Daytime phone    (024) 91728

RedTV.ie presents: The Grip – The Reunion Gig
It’s been over 18 years since these local musicians have performed together. Back in the early 90′s The Grip were a hugely popular band with a unique style, covering popular classics while making them their own.

A lot of sweat and convincing brings them back together for this one off event!

The line up is as follows:
Jason Byrne – Keyboards/Vocals
Paul McCarthy – Lead Guitar/Vocals
Brendan Clohessy – Bass Guitar
Kieran McCarthy – Drums
& guest vocalist John Davis aka Johnny Blue

Venue: Youghal Rugby Football Club Pavilion

Date: Saturday, August 22nd 2009

Time: 10:30pm till late

Admission: €7

Please support local live music!