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Landscape Photographer with a passion for Old Abandoned Buildings. I am Mike Kane, a landscape photographer from Northern Ireland.
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No NFT Requests My camera is my gateway to capturing the enchanting beauty of my homeland, and I am equally drawn to the haunting allure of old abandoned buildings. Through my lens, I immortalize the merging of nature and forgotten history, telling visual stories that ignite curiosity and evoke emotions.

19/06/2026

𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆/𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀
Step into 400 years of history with a single walk. 🚶‍♂️✨

If you haven’t taken a stroll along the Derry/Londonderry City Walls, you’re missing out on one of the most spectacular living history lessons in Europe. Built between 1613 and 1619, these stone giants stand as a striking monument to the past—and they have some incredible stories to tell.

Here is why they are so special:

Unbroken History: This is the only remaining completely intact walled city in Ireland, and one of the finest examples anywhere in Europe. The perimeter forms a perfect 1-mile (1.5km) walkway around the old city.

The "Maiden City": The walls have survived several intense sieges and have never been breached, earning the city its famous nickname.

Firepower: The loop features Europe’s largest collection of original cannons. Keep an eye out for "Roaring Meg," a legendary cannon famous for its deafening blast during the Siege of 1689.

The Views: Walking the battlements gives you a bird's-eye view of both the historic inner streets and the modern city expanding beyond them, from the Bogside to the sparkling River Foyle.

Whether you're a photography lover chasing that perfect golden hour shot over the rooftops, a history buff, or just looking for a scenic afternoon stroll, the walls never disappoint. 📸🌅

💬 Have you ever walked the walls? Drop your favourite vantage point or memory in the comments below! 👇

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15/06/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲/𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲
Even though it looks like a grand museum or historical monument from the outside, the Guildhall is actually a highly active, fully functioning civic and cultural hub. It is the only surviving guildhall in Ireland that is still used for its original civic purpose today.

Here is a breakdown of what regularly happens past those big front doors:

1. The Civic Heart of the CityFirst and foremost, it functions as the active town hall. It houses the official Council Chamber for the Derry City and Strabane District Council, as well as the Mayor’s Parlour. Local government meetings, civic receptions, and official political business happen right inside.

2. A Major Live Performance VenueThe stunning Grand Main Hall upstairs—famous for its massive 3,132-pipe organ, is a premiere venue for live entertainment. It regularly hosts:

Concerts & Gigs: Everything from touring rock and traditional Irish music acts to the Ulster Orchestra.

Major Festivals: It acts as a primary hub during the city's massive annual celebrations, including the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival, the International Choir Festival, and the famous Derry Halloween festivities.

3. Weddings and Private GalasBecause the architecture is so striking, the main hall and the smaller Whittaker Suite are incredibly popular for civil partnerships, weddings, receptions, and formal corporate award ceremonies.

4. Public Exhibitions & Tourism During the day, it operates as a free-to-enter visitor attraction. It holds permanent, interactive museum exhibitions, such as a dedicated look at the history of the Plantation of Ulster and how it shaped the city, alongside a tourist information point and a small ground-floor café (Café Guild).

Essentially, it bridges the gap between preserving local heritage and being a bustling, daily community space where people gather for politics, art, and celebration.

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14/06/2026

𝙏𝙝𝙚 "𝙒𝙚𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝" 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮. 🌿✨

Tucked neatly onto the historic city walls, St Augustine’s Church of Ireland might be known affectionately as the "Wee Church," but its roots go deeper than almost anywhere else in Derry/Londonderry.

Did you know this very spot is widely considered the oldest Christian site in the city? Long before the current beautiful neo-Gothic building was consecrated in 1872, it was the site of St. Columba’s first monastery all the way back in 546 AD—famously known as the Dubh Regles (The Black Church).

Step into the churchyard and you are literally walking through centuries of dramatic history:

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: St. Columba famously refused to cut down the local oak trees to build the original church, choosing to align it North-to-South to fit the natural landscape instead of the traditional East-to-West. Modern iterations kept that rare layout!

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 1688–89: During the famous Siege, a hollow cannonball containing the terms of surrender actually landed right in this graveyard.

Next time you’re walking the walls, don't just pass by Palace Street. Take a moment to step into this quiet oasis. From 6th-century monks to Victorian architecture, there is a story etched into every single whinstone block. 📸👇

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13/06/2026

𝐒𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛`𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐥, 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲/𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲
Dominating the city skyline from its highest point within the historic city walls, St Columb’s Cathedral is an absolute treasure trove of history, architectural beauty, and captivating stories.

Whether you’re a local passing by or a visitor exploring the Maiden City, this magnificent building holds a unique place in history. Here are a few fascinating facts about the cathedral to inspire your next visit.

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆: Completed in 1633 by the Honourable The Irish Society, the cathedral is the oldest surviving building within the city walls. Remarkably, its foundation stone includes pieces of the 12th-century Templemore monastery, which had been destroyed during the Nine Years' War. If you check out the inscription in the entrance porch, it beautifully states: "If stones could speake, then London's prayse should sounde who built this church and cittie from the grounde."

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 "𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰" 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲: Constructed using stone from local quarries, its striking design is a fine example of 17th-century Gothic survival architecture.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗲: During the famous Siege of Derry (1688–1689), the cathedral played a vital role. It had a flat roof at the time, which was used to host defensive cannons. Lead was even stripped from the roof to be melted down into musket balls.

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲: Inside the cathedral museum, you can find incredible tangible artifacts from the city's turbulent past, including the original keys and locks to the four city gates, and the famous hollow mortar ball fired into the city containing surrender terms (which were famously rejected!).

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: Keep an eye out for the oldest peal of bells in Ireland (presented by King Charles I in 1638) and the incredibly detailed, hand-carved Irish oak pew ends inside the nave.

An iconic monument to craftsmanship and endurance, St Columb's Cathedral remains a beautiful focal point for the whole community.

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06/06/2026

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕
Deep in the heart of the glen, where the ancient canopy opens just enough to let the weather in, the river comes alive.

This shot captures the powerful rush of the cascade after recent rainfall, with the peaty, amber waters carving a fierce path through the vibrant green ferns and moss-covered rocks. There’s something incredibly therapeutic about standing over a torrent like this, surrounded by nothing but the sound of rushing water and the deep, earthy scent of the forest floor.

05/06/2026

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒆𝒕 𝑾𝒂𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆
Sometimes, it’s the simplest photos that carry the biggest impact. 🌿✨

There are no grand monuments or dramatic peaks here, just a quiet, sun-dappled path, an old wire fence guarded by wild bluebells, and the summer sun weaving a beautiful pattern of light and shadow through the trees. Yet, looking at it, you can almost feel the warmth of the day and hear the wind rustling through Banagher Glen. It’s a gentle reminder that nature doesn't need to shout to be absolutely breathtaking.

A peaceful moment captured on the track, proving that there is immense beauty in the uncomplicated. 📸

04/06/2026

The Waterfall at Banagher Glen fans

01/06/2026

The Beautiful Banagher Dam Area
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01/06/2026

The very beautiful Banagher Dam fans

31/05/2026

The amazing view from Gortmore Viewpoint across Lough Foyle to the hills of Donegal fans

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