Anthony O Sullivan Photography, Telouet (2026)

28/11/2021

A photo of myself sitting in one of three rooms that's been restored in what is otherwise a ruin.

But what a view!

This Kasbah (Palace/Fortress) was built along the former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. (whoever controlled the routes tend to control the wealth)

I can only imagine how it looked back in the day but I'll post photos of the interior and exterior from exploring it over the next few days so ye get an idea of the scale.

History: It was the seat of the El Glaoui family's power, thus sometimes also called the Palace of Glaoui.

It's construction started in 1860 and it was further expanded in later years.

The palace can still be visited but it is steadily becoming more damaged and is slowly collapsing.
From what I could see about 95% of the place is off limits including the main building in the centre, it really is just falling into ruin.

Anyways, more on that later.
I haven't posted in awhile, I was busy exploring Morocco like mad especially over the past two weeks we've covered so much ground while Ola was over visiting.

As for how things are now in the present moment, I'm currently in Imsouane just waiting for more information to filter through regards new restrictions, lockdowns etc. I'm very tempted to get off the African continent while I can and considering heading to Spain after Paul's visit next week.

The climate regards the C word is constantly changing. Morocco has always been quick to close borders and did so with the France this week to add to a long list that includes Germany, UK etc

I'd love to live in a blissful state of denial but even I have to admit it's starting to get me anxious but I guess there's worse places to get stuck but from a legal standpoint, I have a set amount of days left here otherwise I have to apply for residency and that's paperwork I'd prefer to avoid to be honest.

I'm sure it'll all work out. I'll end up where I'm meant to be,with the people I'm meant to be with.

For now, I get to catch up on some photos and stories, hope ye enjoy 😊
Camera: Sony A7, Tamron 17-28mm.
Photo by Ola
Location:Telouet Kasbah, Morocco 🇲🇦
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23/03/2021

Lady Gregory once said
"I feel more and more the time wasted that is not spent in Ireland"

Before the world turned upside down my one goal was to get out of Ireland again, to travel as far and wide as I could with what savings I could gather, I was going to sell my camper van and pack a bag and head on an adventure. Starting with The Mongol Rally and ending up somewhere else entirely.

Now, I'd love nothing more than a short drive down to Co.Kerry or West Cork or even a long drive to Donegal, Mayo....The Connemara of Galway, anywhere along the Wild Atlantic Way armed with a camera, some hiking boots and a tent.

Perspective I guess
Lady Gregory was onto something.

In frame is a photo I overlooked and may have fallen in love with. So much so, I think I'll have to print one of my photos for the first time in years.

An abandoned school in the arse of Co. Mayo.

Long lost abandoned school of Co. Mayo 1/3
Camera: Sony a7
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08/10/2020

Few black and white photos with the beautiful Aisling from inside an abandoned building (mental asylum) somewhere in Ireland

Sony A7 and the cheap nifty fifty f1.8

More of this on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonygallivants/

08/10/2020

Moore Hall

The Moores were an aristocratic Irish family who built Moore Hall between 1792 and 1795.

The first Moore of Moore Hall was George Moore, a name borne by many members of the family down the generations.

The Moores were originally an English Protestant family but some became Catholic when John Moore married a Roman Catholic lady and he switched sides as he was a good lad and did what the missus said.

The ruins of the Moore family's large stately home, lie on Muckloon Hill overlooking Lough Carra in the fine county of Mayo.

The house was designed by John Roberts, the architect who also designed Tyrone House in County Galway (which I've covered previously)

Several members of the Moore family played major parts in the social, cultural and political history of Ireland from the end of the eighteenth century to the early twentieth century.

They actually did, I know we think Mayo, we think about a shower of Enda Kenny's but some good bucks all the same.

The house was burned down in 1923 by anti-Treaty irregular forces (Irish Republican Army) during the Irish Civil War as Maurice Moore was viewed as pro-Treaty.

There's plenty to discuss about this one, the memorial plaque at the gate stating John Moore as the first president of Ireland over a hundred years before winning independence from the British Empire is an interesting one.

The house and more importantly the land of the estate is now owned by the Coillte and the house and some of the nearby area is run as a visitor attraction with nature trails etc.

The house itself is not open to the public and is meant to be fully secured due to its poor condition as it has not been refurbished since it was burned in 1923.

The secured part is a bit of a joke, I didn't even need to climb all that much to get into the house and even found access into the tunnels running along the foundations under the house so they might want to actually look into that.

I can gladly report that I couldn't find any vandalism just a small bit of rubbish about the place.

Overall, a fine tourist attraction in Mayo with a fascinating history.

Thanks for reading folks x

For more information and detailed interior photos head on over to the instagram
https://www.instagram.com/anthonygallivants/

01/10/2020

Sadly after years of neglect this old Convent was set on fire this week.
History:
The Sisters of Mercy were founded in 1831 and first came to this convent in the 1860s.

Sisters of Mercy was (still is but not to the same scale) an international community of Roman Catholic women religious vowed to serve people who suffer from poverty, sickness and lack of education with a special concern for women and children. Members take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, the evangelical counsels commonly vowed in religious life, and, in addition, vows of service. Many sisters engage in teaching, medical care, and community programs.

Now the Sisters of Mercy and other similar Catholic institutions did untold good for the people of Ireland especially during the Famine and that good cannot be overlooked but...all wasn't as peachy as that sounds.

A school was built adjacent to the convent in 1971, the last school within the walls of the original convent was relocated to nearby in 1982.
After 144 years of serving the local community the convent closed in 2003 when the convent and school were sold off for development.

Unfortunately the once beautiful convent building and the Roman Catholic French Gothic style church/chapel were in an absolutely disgraceful state of vandalism and near ruin.

The current owner seemed not to not care in the slightest to secure the site and the lack of respect and perhaps education of the local youth has lead to it's state worsening over time.

There is currently an investigation launched as to the case of the fire.

I'll leave photos in the comment section of its current state (post fire)

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24/07/2018

"What's the deal here? Why do groups of Irish spend a small fortune putting track cars on trailers and attaching them to transits, or drive their road cars or fly over.... What is it all about?

Well that's the thing, some would say it's about being in a place surrounded with good people with a mutual passion for motorsport and drifting. But there are so many reasons.And I'll explore my own as we go along.

Once we set up camp, he headed to the pits. I was in complete awe of my surroundings being a Gatebil virgin while a veteran to Gatebil Andrew Walsh was off chatting with pro drivers, having great banter. .

In this case the talented and one of the nicest drivers I've met FredOX aka Fredrik Øksnevad

PS. that's not just Fanta😂😂"

Decided to tell the Gatebil story from my perspective over on Instagram:

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17/07/2018

While waiting for the ferry we headed on down to The Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden 🇸🇪

I fecking love Volvos

07/07/2018

Even though the applications for a media pass closed last week, through some luck, epicness of the organisers and perhaps a bit of Irish charm. I have been given a media vest so plenty motivation to put the cans down and pick the camera up for the next two days.

Check out my Instagram story for more:
Instagram: AnthonyJosephOSullivan

And a few of the lads have these pages too:
Snapchat: GatebilcrewIRE
Facebook: Roadtrip to Gatebil

04/07/2018

So here are the two cars doing the long drive from Cork and Mayo to Gatebil, Norway.
We are heading for the ferry from Kiel, Germany to Gothenburg, Sweden tonight. The meet up with the Beemer again and head on the final stretch tomorrow.

Ireland 🇮🇪 to Norway 🇳🇴 in a Nissan Silvia S14 along with a Toyota Levin 😎

Check out my Instagram story or you can also find us on:
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Snapchat: GatebilcrewIRE
Facebook: Roadtrip to Gatebil

03/07/2018

Gatebil here we come😎,we left Rosslare Harbour (County Wexford, Ireland)🇮🇪 first thing this morning and are currently on the M4 near Reading, heading towards London,England 🇬🇧 Plenty of driving to get to the Tunnel and France 🇫🇷 for tonight.

The excitement can not be overstated.

Ireland 🇮🇪 to Norway 🇳🇴 in a Nissan Silvia S14 along with a Toyota Levin 😎

Check out my Instagram story or you can also find us on:
Instagram: AnthonyJosephOSullivan
Snapchat: GatebilcrewIRE
Facebook: Roadtrip to Gatebil

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