Seapoint: Sea, Sky and Spires

‘This exhibition is a tribute of gratitude to a little stretch of water that has been for me a place of solace and inspiration, those moments when I soothe my mind in all weathers in preparation for a day of heaven-knows-what difficulties and travails. These photographs record the visual impact of the sky, the sun, the spires of four churches seen from the sea, and, of course, the many beautiful birds and sea creatures that share the sea so willingly with us human intruders. From photos of the past to the many recreational pursuits at Seapoint and not forgetting the majestic Martello Tower, this exhibition captures the unique elements that make Seapoint an idyll without equal’. Prof. Eoin O’Brien

In addition to the attached exhibition, curated by Prof. Eoin O’Brien, we are pleased to note that the O’Brien Archive at dlr LexIcon includes his Coastal Photographic Collection, comprised of printed photos, digital photos and miscellaneous papers relating to the area. Copies of the publication Seapoint: Sea, Sky and Spires are available and a signed copy of his important The Beckett Country: Samuel Beckett’s Ireland. The latter outlines in text and photography the importance of place in Beckett’s writing, much of it relating to Dún Laoghaire, Foxrock and environs. Prof. O’Brien is a cardiologist and Professor of Molecular Pharmacology at UCD’s Conway Institute. He is also a noted Beckett scholar.

See also: The Beckett Archive in UCD https://www.ucd.ie/specialcollections/exhibitions/beckett/