It was a very real joy to stand in awe on Saturday evening, 13th Jan. 2024, observing the truly magical festive colour of Neil Kelleher’s “Adrivale” home at South Douglas Road in Cork just before the exquisite display of multicolour lights was taken down after Christmas. Professional Artist, Neil, has always very creatively presented his home – to which is often referred as “The Flower House” and is a very real Cork landmark – in a magnificent manner throughout the year with the most outstanding floral arrangements but this past Christmas Season’s remarkable display at “Adrivale”, as our selection of images clearly demonstrates, even surpassed previous year’s hugely impressive presentations. Neil’s maternal roots are linked to Adrivale, Millstreet with the O’Leary Clan (hence the reason why Neil’s Family home is named “Adrivale”). As my own late mother was Mary Ellen O’Leary from Adrivale I am therefore part of the very same O’Leary Clan….as is Patrick W. O’Leary from Louisville, Kentucky, USA. We are delighted to share on a global basis a selection of the images which I recorded last Saturday evening in the presence of Neil. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Such a lovely account about this house I’ve often wondered passing in the car who has
done this beautiful display. It is an artistic gem thanks to Neil Kelleher artist.
John…Sincere thanks for your uplifting comment. I fully agree that Neil’s superb display is a true treasure and has been greatly admired by very many as they pass South Douglas Road in Cork.