Marty-Mac Photography

05/02/2026

Kristine Kelly

05/01/2026

The Flower Moon on May 1st.2026. Rising above Clew Bay in the West of Ireland
Photo. Marty-Mac.com

04/11/2026

My Artemis take off photo made it to The today show ( Ireland)

04/02/2026

Delighted to get this shot.
Artemis 2, Orlando Florida.
Nikon P1000
Lens at 1000mm, distance 15 miles.
Digital zoom.
Marty-mac.com

04/02/2026

Follow in the Footsteps of St. Patrick in North Mayo this Weekend! ☘️

As we celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend, why not take a journey through North Mayo and explore the places steeped in history and legend, all linked to Ireland’s patron saint?

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of St. Patrick in North Mayo here: https://www.northmayo.ie/st-patrick-in-north-mayo-ireland/

From the dramatic cliffs of Downpatrick Head, where St. Patrick is said to have banished the Celtic chief Crom Dubh, to the peaceful holy wells of Ballina and Crossmolina, where miracles are said to have happened, our region is rich with stories waiting to be discovered.

Whether you're visiting Lacken’s ancient standing stone, tracing history at Killala’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral, or reflecting at Leigue Cemetery’s historic monuments, you’ll find the legacy of St. Patrick woven into our landscapes.

Where will you explore this St. Patrick’s weekend? Let us know in the comments! 🍀

If you are interested in a trip on Sunday 14th, to Life Adventures are running a St.Patrick’s Trail from Ballina to Downpatrick Head and ending at Bessie’s Bar in Kilcummin. In Ballina really great tours are doing a great walking tour about this topic in Leigue Cemetery on St.patrick’s Day. Check out their pages for all the info.

📷 Marty Mac Photography & Mayo North Tourism
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02/19/2026

Dont ever annoy a poet.
Patrick O Kelly 1812.
Although written in jest, he relented later with the Blessing of Doneraile...( see photos)
The litany of doneraile.

Alas! how dismal is my tale,
I lost my watch in Doneraile.
My Dublin watch, my chain and seal,
Pilfer'd at once in Doneraile.
My Fire and Brimstone never fail
To fall in show'rs on Doneraile.
My all the leading Fiends assail
The thieving Town of Doneraile.
As light'ning's flash across the vale,
So down to Hell with Doneraile.
May Beef or Mutton, Lamb or Veal,
Be never found in Doneraile,
But Garlic Soup and scurvy Cale
Be still the food for Doneraile.
May Heav'n a chosen Curse entail
On rigid rotten Doneraile.
May Sun and Moon for ever fail
To beam their lights on Doneraile.
May ev'ry pestilential Gale
Blast that curs'd spot called Doneraile.
May no Cuckoo, Thrush, or Quail,
Be ever heard in Doneraile.
May Patriots, Kings, and Commonweal,
Despise and harass Doneraile.
May ev'ry Post, Gazette and Mail,
Sad tiding bring of Doneraile.
May profit light and tardy sale
Still damp the Trade of Doneraile.
May not one wish or pray'r avail
To soothe the woes of Doneraile.
May th'Inquisition straight impale
The Rapparies of Doneraile.
May curse of S***m now prevail
And sink to ashes Doneraile.
May Charon's Boat triumphant sail
Completely Mann'd from Doneraile.
May ev'ry churn and milking pail
Fall dry to staves in Doneraile.
May vengeance fall at head and tail,
From North to South at Doneraile.
May Egypt's plagues at once prevail
To thin the Knaves of Doneraile.
May frost & snow, and sleet & hail
Benumb each joint in Doneraile.
May wolves & bloodhounds trace & trail
The cursed crew of Doneraile.
May Oscar with his fiery flail
To Atoms thresh all Doneraile.
May ev'ry mischief fresh and stale
Abide henceforth in Doneraile.
May all from Belfast to Kinsale
Scoff, curse, and damn you, Doneraile.
May want and woe each joy curtail
That e'er was known in Doneraile.
May not one Coffin want a nail
That wraps a rogue in Doneraile.
May all the Sons of Granaweal
Blush at the thieves of Doneraile.
May Curses wholesale and retail
Pour with full force on Doneraile.
Oh! may my Couplets never fail
To find new cures for Doneraile.

12/24/2025

Sharon Mcdermott

12/17/2025

Merry Christmas to all

"At the end of the day"
Father & son
Achill Island, Mayo Ireland.
Photo. www.marty-mac.com

12/08/2025

I took this at a local Christmas festival in 2024 and it remains one of my favourites that i like to share.
Merry Christmas to all.
marty-mac.com

10/15/2025

A SERIOUS POST, FOR A CHANGE.
It seems there is a growing trend for scammers using Ai to clone peoples voice. They then use these Ai generated voices to call family or friends requesting money, card numbers etc.
A simple solution is as follows:
1. NEVER give financial information by phone or online if requested by anyone, including known family.
Instead, call the person back at a known number to confirm.
2. Have an agreed Family safety word that is never shared on social media.
It appears that Ai can clone a persons voice quite easily. We already know it can clone an image.
This may sound like one of those Chain fake memes, but its not. Be careful out there. Mac.

09/18/2025

Mayo Association Dublin