Kinane Studio

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

After 64 years in business, Kinane Studio will close at Christmas when I will retire.When Eddie Kinane opened the studio in 1960 at 34 Berkeley Rd., he had left 'a good pensionable job' and stepped into self employment.

With a wife and 2 children at home, it was a chance that may not have worked.

Reading his diaries, there were times he almost gave up.

In 1989, I joined Dad, to put in the time while I looked for a job. I had spent 8 years working for provincial newspapers. I found I loved doing a creative job.

Printing in the darkroom, retouching and restoring, portraits of families, children and individuals.

In 2014, I moved into number 37 - thanks to Ciaran Rooney - who saved me from losing my home and business premises. I have had 10 happy years here on the corner.

It is with sincere gratitlude I would like to thank my neighbours and customers near and far. It was you who kept the Studio in business. One customer recently told me that we have photographed 5 generations of her family. What could be better than that?

With appreciation, Maria Kinane.