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Snow has already fallen in parts of the north-east, but heavier falls are forecast for this weekend over a wider area.

The above photo shows
Malcomson Square, Portlaw, on December 1st, 2010!


The above snow scene was well-timed, as snow fell for about half of yesterday (Dec. 10th).
Forecast by the Met Office as a 'snow bomb', it wasn't that bad here in the S.E.,
but bad enough to cause problems for traffic.  Rural roads were the worst hit, as is usual! One of a short series of pictures taken today, Dec. 11th.
Problems with ice going downhill towards Clonagam church
and had to return via Whitestown Lodge avenue and part of Clonea road. A snowman opposite top gate to Tower Hill.
A GIGANTIC snowball was to be seen a short distance away.
These were obviously constructed yesterday, Dec. 10th. Looking downhill towards church. Beeches in field opposite Clonagam church.
A number of such trees here lost to storms in recent years. Polo ponies.Curraghmore. Same ponies.  The hill, called Croughaun, in background. Not too far away, this very old house was looking well in the snow.

(A single left-click on any image will show an enlarged copy)

Posted by Seán at 11:14 AM Having been taking photographs of the Portlaw area, and it's people, since I arrived here to retire in August 1999, I have now decided to create this Blog (web log) to show some of those pictures, most of which have never been seen by the public previously. Some of these images have, however, been seen outside the area in camera club photography in recent years, and a small few have been quite successful in competitive events, regionally and at national level. There is a facility under each image, whereby you may comment on the contents, if you so desire. Please mention the site to your distant friends and relations, especially those far from home. All images on the site are at a low resolution (72 dpi) to ensure fast downloading. The originals are all at a resolution of 300dp i.e. highest quality. The content of the site, both text, photographs and illustrations are the copyright property of the site owner, unless otherwise stated. Articles by other contributors may not necessarily reflect the opinion of the site owner. A Happy New Year to you all!
