So Near and So Far is an exhibition of Martin Parr’s pictures of the West of Ireland in the 1980s. Taken during his time living in Boyle, Co. Roscommon from 1981-1983, the photographs are laced with Parr’s characteristic wit and affection for his subject.
All images © Martin Parr / Magnum Photos, via RossCommon Arts Centre
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