Looking Out

When the Covid 19 restrictions came into place and coffee shops were closed over night, Calendar Coffee had to quickly adapt their business. So they decided to try help out their wholesale customers through a “Spread Love not Germs” campaign.

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Looking Out

While many pets are having a great time with their owners home with them all the time, it is important to know that if your pet does get ill Barna Veterinary Clinic is still open

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Looking Out

Sophie has realised that nothing will ever replace face to face interactions but, in other ways lockdown has created a whole new level of connection

Looking Out

When a family live five doors apart but can’t visit like they used to, a new routine forms. “Elevenses” have become a thing between Attracta and her three grandchildren

Looking out

In Italy they were singing from balconies but in Barna they are singing from the local laundrette.

Documentary, Looking OutMichelle DolanMay 8, 2020Wonky Eye Photographycovid 19, dry cleaners, laundrette, barna, galway, ireland, relfections, wedding singer, comesingwithus, sinead Nic GabhanComment

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Grainne and Stephen have three young kids and are expecting their fourth child at the end of July. Due to Covid 19 it is a nervous time for many pregnant mums

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Looking Out

In normal times Séan would have family and friends around for a few drinks to celebrate his birthday. This year he has a drink through the window with his mum Rita.

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Looking Out

Having siblings is always great but the real advantages can be seen during a lockdown when you can no longer play with friends.

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Looking Out

When life is dominated by an invisible threat such as Covid-19 it seems normal that many would turn to their religion for comfort. So it was with a heavy heart that Fr Michael decided to close two local churches.

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Like so many other children, Fíadh had a low key birthday celebration this year.

Documentary, Family Photography, Looking OutMichelle DolanMay 1, 2020covid 19, global pandemic, birthday party, Looking out, family, sisters, birthday cake, documentary photographyComment

Looking Out

During this global pandemic life continues behind windows. In this project "Looking Out" we are trying to capture what life is like looking out into an seemingly abandoned outside world.