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Catherine and Helen O’Connor with John Cleary at the launch of “Through the Lens” by John Cleary. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
ONE of Tralee’s most well known and loved photographers launched his new book ‘Through the Lens’ at the Grand Hotel on Monday.
A great crowd came out on the night to meet John, who happily signed copies of the book which is sure to find its way into many homes around town for Christmas. Those in attendance were busy leafing through the book spotting photos of themselves and others they know so well.
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John Cleary has been snapping away for over 50 years for different publications and has collected many of his images in ‘Through The Lens – A Photographic History Life In 1970s Tralee And County Kerry’
The book features striking images from flooding in Tralee, to social occasions, Tops of the Town, sporting occasions, political life and much, much more. Many older people will (barely) recognise themselves, while younger people will get a glimpse into the changing face and fashions of Tralee in years gone by.
The book contains around 320 photos from the decade – and the odd one from the early 80s too according to John – in 222 pages and will be available in O’Mahony’s Bookshop on Castle Street at a price of €20. Scroll down for photos…
Dennis Dennehy and Eddie Stack at the launch of “Through the Lens” by John Cleary. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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Derry O’Mahony, Matt Clifford, Alexandra and Paul Shanahan at the launch of “Through the Lens” by John Cleary. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Eamonn O’Mahony, David Lucid, John Kelly and Tom Kelly at the launch of “Through the Lens” by John Cleary. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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Bill Kelly, Peg Kelly, Linda Hickey, Mary O’Sullivan and Mary Kelly at the launch of “Through the Lens” by John Cleary. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
