Derek Skehan Photography & Design

07/03/2025

I feel incredibly fortunate to collaborate with a talented mix of artisan bakers, chefs, interior designers, windsurfers, builders, fitters, two large dogs, and a true trailblazer on the branding for this remarkable bakery set in a part of Dublin I love and visit often. Building on the success of Kneads Must, with more exciting projects on the horizon, the learning never stops.

31/12/2022

Fascinating photo shoot in Ballyhaunis with family owned engineering leaders Agrispread. Engineering & Tech in Agriculture.

29/11/2022

Proud to create. Branding, logo, tone of voice, photography, print & social media. full creative gamut for a brand new restaurant in Clontarf. Food is incredible!

27/10/2022

25/07/2022

Humans of the Biosphere - Sea Scout Leader

There has been a continuous Sea Scout presence on Bull Island since 1912. During that time, literally hundreds of members ranging in age from 6 to 18 years, have taken part in the scouting programme where they develop a wide range of practical skills such as sailing, rowing, boat handling and much more while learning to appreciate the natural amenity that is Bull Island.


Today, the 5th Port Dollymount Scout Group on Bull Island comprises some 300 members. During the recent pandemic, the island afforded us the opportunity to continue to provide scouting to all our members in an out of doors environment while still being able to observe lockdown guidelines.

Series kindly provided by Derek Skehan biosphere volunteer.

Scouting Ireland UNESCO UNESCO's Man and Biosphere Programme Sea Scouts

08/05/2022

Humans of the Biosphere
Andrew Keane, football player for Raheny Gaa senior team said 'The Bull Wall has to be the most unique space I'm lucky to call my training ground'.
The Humans of the Biosphere series is kindly produced by Derek Skehan who has developed a great knack for capturing the essence of those who enjoy our biosphere.
Love Dublin BAY Gaelic Athletic Association

05/05/2022

Humans of the Biosphere
The latest images from our volunteer social influencer Derek Skehan showcase Gareth, Gareth Junior & James Molloy.

"We’re coastal people, we’ve always used Bull Island and St. Annes Park, but Covid was when it really kicked in. We swam, ran, walked & cycled. The island is a huge part of our life."

I'm sure they're one of many people who appreciate and respect our biosphere as a natural amenity, an escape from the 'hussle and bustle' of modern life and an opportunity to reconnect with nature.

UNESCO's Man and Biosphere Programme

21/03/2022

07/02/2022

Humans of the Biosphere - Niamh Fitzgerald Ecologist
“I work for BirdWatch Ireland monitoring the waterbirds using the Bay. The two schemes I do this for are the Dublin Bay Birds Project (funded by Dublin Port Company) and The Irish Wetland Bird Survey (funded by National Parks and Wildlife Service and coordinated by BirdWatch Ireland.”

"I feel so privileged to get carry out fieldwork within the Biosphere. It is never the same any two times you visit - be it new people, plants, birds (etc.) there is always something new to connect with. One of my favourite things about surveying at Bull Island is watching how the species change throughout the year, how the bird numbers rise and fall. Especially given the Irish climate is so similar all year round, I find it wonderful to be able to witness nature’s indicators of seasonal change in such a spectacular setting.”
The Humans of the Biosphere series is kindly supplied by photographer Derek Skehan

07/02/2022

Humans of the Biosphere - Windsurfers
by Derek Skehan
This series asks those who enjoy our biosphere what it means to them. Click the link below to learn why Malcolm Scott an experienced windsurfer believes the Dublin Bay Biosphere is so special.
https://bit.ly/3ote3jE
UNESCO UNESCO's Man and Biosphere Programme