Introduction ix

Part 1: The making of a photographer

.The man behind the lens 3

Part 2: Growing up in The Liberties

.‘The wider the path, the better the swing’ 43

.Liberties clubs 57

.Your big day 77

.‘Big smile, now, watch the birdie’ 97

Part 3: Life, love and laughter in the Liberties

.From the classroom to the factory floor 107

.Teenage life 125

.Religious events and parades 139

.Pubs and their patrons 167

.The hooley in the parlour 191

Part 4: Life through his lens

.A portrait of Dublin 211

Acknowledgements 251

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