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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Nothing beats a refreshing Saturday morning walk with the dog through the scenic Currabinny Woods, just a short drive from Cork City—the perfect way to reset the body and mind! 🌲🐕✨ #Currabinny #Woods #Cork #Nature #Dog #Weekend

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It’s finally starting to feel like autumn! #autumn #fall #corkcity

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The view of Cork city from the top at dusk is absolutely stunning. #Cork #City #Sunset #View 🌆✨

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Nothing beats the feeling of ending a long day of good deeds by soaking in the glow of this amazing full moon! 🌕✨ #fyp #gooddeeds #fullmoon

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It seems like Cork is getting back to its wet, windy, and foggy weather. #fog #windy #rain #corkcity #Ireland

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Moving on from Paris, I took a high-speed train to the coast. The atmosphere here in La Rochelle is a nice change of pace. #larochelle #france #holidayvibe

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Paris, a city where the people had gotten a bad wrap. This idea that seemed to get around that the parisseans are rude and unwelcoming is absolute nonsense. Loving this city so far #paris #parisatnight #citynights

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A much needed escape from Ireland. Time to explore France. First up Paris. #visitparis #France #ArcDeTriomphe #travelphotography

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Well, I don't think I could have imagined the sky getting as good as this. #nofilter #nightsky #sunset #summersky

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

First coffee in three months, and I'm sipping and savoring it. #morningcoffee #lovingcoffee

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

There is nothing quite like the refreshing air of West Cork when one takes a walk outdoors. Such picturesque views have a way of dispelling worries and promoting mental clarity. It is indeed a treasured aspect of life, even if only for a brief period. #westcork #freshair #naturewalk

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Testing out the lens on tonight's gibbous moon! You can really see the detail in the craters near the terminator line. #MoonPhotography #Space #Astronomy #astrophotography

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

A walk in the forest is a great place to contemplate life and assess life decisions. Castlefreke in West Cork is no different. It was my first bit of proper exercise since my procedure and the best I have felt mentally and physically in months. #recovery #mentalhealth #outdoors #forestwalk

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Cork may not be a big city, but it still has its stresses. Escaping down to the coastline in West Cork always changes my mood and allows my brain to function better. After a few months of scary visits to the hospital, I'm finally feeling relaxed. #westcork #mentalhealth

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Escaped to West Cork to clear my head.

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Escaped to West Cork to clear my head.

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

When life gives you a random puncture enjoy the nature around you while waiting for a tow truck #nature #lifelessons

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Kabin Krew performing The Spark on Patrick's Street today #busking #irishmusic #rapmusic #loveireland

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

"Parti-coloured like its people, Red and white stands Shandon Steeple."

View of Shandon bell tower in in Cork city painted

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Blackrock Castle was built to stop pirates.Built in 1582 by order of Queen Elizabeth I, Blackrock Castle in Cork was a fortress designed to keep fierce pirates out of the River Lee! Today, it stands as Cork's oldest surviving structure—from hunting sea thieves to scouting the stars!

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

"With deep affection and recollection, I often think of those Shandon bells... On this I ponder, where’er I wander, And thus grow fonder, sweet Cork, of thee." — Francis Sylvester Mahony, The Bells of Shandon 🔔✨ #CorkCity #Ireland #ShandonBells #IrishPoetry #RebelCounty

A wide shot of the view of the northside of Cork City

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Oh, had they died by Pearse's side or fought with Cathal Brugha, Their names we would keep where the Fenians sleep, 'neath the shroud of the foggy dew. #PearseAndBrugha #TheFoggyDew #IrishHistor #EasterRising #CelticRoots

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Stuck in all day, avoiding the heat. But got out for a late evening walk to take in this amazing sight. #SunsetLovers #GoldenHour #SunsetPhotography #SkyOnFire #EveningSky #BeautifulSunset

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Red sky at night, shepherds' delight.#SunsetPhotography #RedSkyAtNight #GoldenHour #SkyPorn #SunsetLovers #BeautifulSky

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The West Cork skyline at night is like a picture of calm on a clear night. #westcork #nightsky #clearskies

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

How i see Musk anytime he appears

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

"May the clouds in your life be only a background for a lovely sunset." — Traditional Irish Saying. #irishproverb #sunset #thistooshallpass

A painting of the countryside with an overlooking sunset

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Glandore is a little-known gem in the heart of West Cork. When the sun shines, you would swear you were in the south of Italy. #WildAtlanticWay #DiscoverIreland #IrishArt

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Incapable of being idle Spent most of my life on the go. Now forced to stop Brain going ninety Body going zero

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Today was a day to take a much needed break from the hustle and bustle and escape to the natural beauty of West Cork. #westcork #miniheatwave #ireland

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

May outside, but February in my bones. 🌥️❄️ Someone please remind the weather what month it is. #SpringWeather #MayGrey #WhereIsSummer

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

That slice of golden hour hits the kitchen just right. ✨ There’s something about the house being completely quiet right before the evening rush kicks in. It’s the perfect five minutes to just breathe. _ #GoldenHour #CozyHome #morningvibes☀️

A dark hallway leading to a brightly lit dining room at sunset. Through the doorway, two wooden chairs sit at a table with a potted plant and items on it. Warm pink-orange light streams through glass doors with blinds, showing a grassy yard outside. Framed pictures hang on the walls of both the hallway and dining room.

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

It was that time of day where I step outside and leave all my worries aside and take in the natural beauty of a sunset #sunset #nofilter #irishsunstes

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

A nice little break from the mayhem that is Ireland to take some time to appreciate the beauty of the algarve #algarve #portugal #wellnessbreak

Sunset behind the clouds in Lagos, portugal

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

A storm coming in by long strand West Cork #stormdave

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Finally settling down after a long and stressful house buying process and have a holiday booked. Pints for where I am going to if you can guess where im going from the picture.

A vibrant oil painting on textured canvas, depicting a steep wooden staircase descending a sunlit coastal cliff towards a secluded beach and sea stacks in the Algarve, Portugal. The viewpoint is looking down the wooden steps, which feature visible, rich brushstrokes of brown and sienna, with sturdy wooden railings on both sides. The steps lead down to a narrow sandy cove where two small, stylized figures walk along the water's edge. Beyond the beach, the scene opens to a turquoise and deep blue sea. Several large, golden-ochre sandstone sea stacks with natural rock arches are prominent, rendered with textured, impasto brushwork. The cliffs on the right side are lush with dense, dark green and olive foliage, also textured. In the sky above, a bright sun shines with a distinct painted radial burst, its brilliant reflection shimmering across the water's surface as a textured, light-filled path. The sky transitions from a deep azure blue at the top to a warm sunset gradient of peach and light yellow near the horizon. The entire painting is contained within the raw, textured border of a linen canvas, complete with a few painted crop marks and thread ends in the corners, emphasizing the artwork's materiality. The style is classic impressionistic, with loose, confident, and tactile brushwork throughout.

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David Murphy @davidmurphay.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Over time I have suffered from issues with my mental health. But there was always a place that was close to my heart. I grew up spending my summers in West Cork. It became the place where I could leave my worries behind. Bring on the summer for saunas and swims on the beach #westxork #summervibes

An oil painting of a coastal scene with a focus on rich texture and depth. Detailed blades of grass in the foreground are highlighted with thick, impasto-style brushwork in shades of emerald and ochre. The ocean and sky transition smoothly from deep blue to a soft sunset glow near the horizon, giving the scene a traditional, tactile feel.

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