Tony O'Shea (photographer)

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Tony O'Shea (born 1947) is an Irish photographer who has made work about Irish life. [1] [2] [3] He lives in Dublin.

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Life and work

O'Shea was born in Valentia Island off the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland [4] and lived there for 20 years. [5] He studied English and Philosophy at University College Dublin. [5] From 1981 he worked full-time as a photographer with In Dublin magazine. [5] When In Dublin ceased publication, O'Shea worked as a press photographer for Sunday Business Post for many years. [5] [6]

Personal life

O'Shea lives in Dublin with his wife Sarah, and their daughters Keelin and Siúin. [5]

Publications

Books of work by O'Shea

Zines of work by O'Shea

Exhibitions

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References

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