Duffy's Photography

Duffy's Photography Duffy's Photography was established in 1912 by John Duffy. One of Ireland's rarest, oldest and fines matches and parades.

Duffy’s Photography was developed in Swinford in 1912 by my great grandfather John Duffy. His son and my grandfather (also known as John Duffy) learned the trade; he was handed the camera and has since carried the name forward. From 1940 right up to his passing in 1989, my grandfathers work was a tribute to the “simpler” times as he travelled from town to town throughout east Mayo on bicycle. Inte

restingly, in those days too mass immigration was rampant in Ireland making the demand for passport photographs overwhelming; John stepped up to the mark. The Catholic Church also played an integral part in Mayo’s cultural and social activities, where many of the photographs ranged from Holy Communions to Weddings to social events including G.A.A. However, without the luxury of modern-day technology, photography was a very busy profession, and consumed much of John’s time as he developed and printed all of his own prints. Those beautiful moments that matter are gone in a ‘flash’. This collection is an early look at how technology attempts to preserve those moments through the lens of the camera and through the eyes of my grandfather. Duffy’s Photography attempts to transport you back to “the good old days”.

All set to go for the Vintage Glamour & Nostalgia Evening
11/04/2015

All set to go for the Vintage Glamour & Nostalgia Evening

09/04/2015

We are back on the road for 2015!
This coming Saturday, the 11th April, we will have a selection of our vintage camera and photography on display at the Vintage Glamour & Nostalgia in the Royal Theatre & Event Centre, Castlebar. See you there!

Busy!!
06/08/2014

Busy!!

Another busy day at our exhibition!! 📷
06/08/2014

Another busy day at our exhibition!! 📷

Gerry being interviewed on Mid West Radio yesterday morning, about our exhibition at the Siamsa Sraide Festival in Swinf...
06/08/2014

Gerry being interviewed on Mid West Radio yesterday morning, about our exhibition at the Siamsa Sraide Festival in Swinford.

Audio of the interview to follow soon.

Make sure to call into our exhibition in Swinford - only today and tomorrow left!
05/08/2014

Make sure to call into our exhibition in Swinford - only today and tomorrow left!

Vintage Camera & Photography Exhibition
03/08/2014

Vintage Camera & Photography Exhibition

This Thursday 5th June at 8.00pm on TG4, Seoidíní Staire - Episode:3Check out this documentary featuring Duffy's Vintage...
04/06/2014

This Thursday 5th June at 8.00pm on TG4, Seoidíní Staire - Episode:3
Check out this documentary featuring Duffy's Vintage Camera and Photography collection.

09/09/2013
Photos from our recent exhibition in Belmullet, Co. Mayo
27/08/2013

Photos from our recent exhibition in Belmullet, Co. Mayo

27/08/2013

Hi everyone,

so here's the story. Duffy's Photography was established in 1912 by my great grandfather John Duffy. His son and my grandfather (also known as John Duffy) learned the trade; he was handed the camera and has since carried the name forward.

From 1940 right up to his passing in 1989, my grandfathers work was a tribute to the “simpler” times as he traveled from town to town throughout east Mayo on bicycle. Between them, they captured some of the rarest moments recorded in Irish history throughout Mayo. This collection of community, social, personal and political events are preserved and exhibited frequently, so keep an eye out.

We will be sharing some of these photos and events on our new page as time goes on, so please like our page and share this post with your friends... and help us bring back "The Good Old Days"

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