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06-DEC-2010

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Derelict buildings
A lot of buildings like these were developed, ie knocked down and
replaced, during the Celtic Tiger. These ones escaped the property
boom and somehow sum up the mood in Ireland at the moment.
The Samaritans, an organisation which provides a helpline for
those struggling with depression and anxiety, have reported an
increase in calls over the past year, with many people suffering
from stress due to their worsening financial situation.

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Maaike Huizer20-Dec-2010 10:52
So moody. Well done.
larose forest photos17-Dec-2010 03:19
A moody, sombre image, yet beautiful at the same time. It goes well with your summation of the current situation in Ireland.
V
borisalex16-Dec-2010 08:12
Powerful indeed, reminder of the good old days!
Mieke WA Minkjan16-Dec-2010 06:26
great piece of work and good to point pout that a lot of people suffer hardship!
Kerry Tingley16-Dec-2010 03:15
Sad times. I hope the new year brings some new energy and jobs into the economy
everywhere.
Cindi Smith16-Dec-2010 01:39
Same thing happening here. And, I in the midst of it all. I am praying things will change quickly for everyone. A very moody image and really is moving.
Janice Dunn16-Dec-2010 00:51
We were in Ireland for a week in 1999, and we couldn't believe the many, many, many LARGE buildings that were being built.
You do show a very bleak scene here Mairead... Very sad.
Jola Dziubinska16-Dec-2010 00:17
Sad times, strong and impressive capture.
Doug Cruden15-Dec-2010 22:02
There's something Dickensian about this photo - dark, broody, menacing and full of hardship...great work Mairead
Colin Storey15-Dec-2010 20:48
Wonderful image showing the mood of these derelict houses.
Peter Sussex15-Dec-2010 20:23
Lovely mood here and hope situation are going to get better soon, (though there's no signs yet). BV
Kevin Chester15-Dec-2010 18:54
A real mood shot, the vignetting makes it even better. I really hope the bailout helps the situation a little, but a lot of the politicians are saying it won't.
J. Scott Coile15-Dec-2010 17:59
Cold! Great sense of the damp grip of the weather.
laine15-Dec-2010 17:52
I hope the bleakness of it all provides light very soon for all those struggling...
LynnH15-Dec-2010 17:46
Hopefully there will be an end to these black times. You certainly have presented a depressing mood in this photo. Very well done! V
Walter Otto Koenig15-Dec-2010 17:10
The snow and the lighting add even more atmosphere to this moody image. "V"
Carl Carbone15-Dec-2010 15:56
On a dingy day ... Wonderful, moody capture. V
globalgadabout15-Dec-2010 15:02
powerful, and a bit grim...it could be a long economic winter too..V
Noël15-Dec-2010 14:48
Your photo sums up the mood and the depressing situation very well. v
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