With fresh talks of a new bubble in the housing market, it is sobering to think that there are still numerous monuments to the last roar of the celtic tiger.
In driving back to Cork from Fermoy I took a slightly circuitous route via Blarney and finally stopped at a place I had been meaning to wander around for ages: Blarney Business Park.
It was here that not so long ago stood gleaming new showrooms full of highly polished cars. That was then, this is now.
Sign of the Times
Folly of the Times
Symbol of the Celtic Tiger
Celtic Tiger
A New Home for Some
No Takers
Empty
Path to Nowhere
Spaces
Have a relaxing and fulfilling weekend. MM 🍀
Meticulous Mick 
Wow, very sobering pics. How quickly some places went from luxury and abundance to a desert of once-had dreams is a stark reminder of impermanence and change. Thanks for sharing.
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Your pictures really convey the story. Hope your weekend is a great one too MM .
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I was reading that a number of multinational companies are moving their headquarters to Ireland because of the tax laws. Hope the tiger returns but doesn’t interfere with the good life in Ireland
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Thank you Dannie for your comment. It is all about balance IMHO. To my mind money talks too loudly….
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A sobering series of photos…waiting for greed to catch up with us here too. Happy Labour Day weekend from Canada!
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Thanks mick. That’s how I like to study sociology/economics! Regards Thom.
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Cheers Thom, have a good weekend.
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