Main pic L-R: Maighread Nic Ruaidhraidh, Frances, Jerry , Jeanette and Tina Rodgers on Tory in 1977. Pic: Eric Luke.
Rarely seen images of Tory Island and its inhabitants are to be unveiled next week in a new exhibition by a world-renowned photojournalist.
‘Looking Back, Tory Island’, by Eric Luke, will be launched at the island’s Community Centre on Saturday week, July 13 at 8pm. The launch is open to the public.
“Comharchumann Thoraí are pleased to host a photographic exhibition showcasing the work of Eric Luke,” a spokesperson said.
“This exhibition will showcase a beautiful selection of Eric Luke’s photographs of Tory Island from the 1970s up to the present day.”
Eric Luke has kindly allowed us to use a selection of photos that are to appear in the exhibition.
Bringing in turf to Tory Island for winter fuel in 1977. Image used with the kind permission of Eric Luke and full copyright applies.
Eric Luke’s career in photojournalism spans almost five decades. He has covered major news events, including two World Cups, five Olympic Games, and other news and feature stories both in Ireland and worldwide.
Eric has won numerous awards, including the World Press Photo News Award and PPAI Photographer of the Year, over a forty-year career in photojournalism.
The Exhibition will run from the 13th July to 28th July, from 12 noon to 5pm.
Mary Denis baking bread in her cottage on Tory Island 1970s. Image used with the kind permission of Eric Luke and full copyright applies.
More Information can be found at:
www.ericluke.com www.toryisland.ie www.facebook.com/toryclub
Boat builder Bobby O’Dubhchin with a Tory curragh he built on Tory Island. Image used with the kind permission of Eric Luke and full copyright applies.