Veteran photographer Rock donates images for cancer

One of Ireland’s most distinguished photographers is donating 125 pictures to a fundraising exhibition for a cancer support centre in east Cork.

Bob Rock (80), from Youghal, spent his career covering social events — 2,200 weddings in 30 years — as a professional photographer, while being more creative in his spare time.

Influenced by legendary photographers such as American Ansell Adams and Welshman Randall Myles (Telefís Éireann’s first lighting director), Bob also worked freelance for the then Cork Examiner and won awards for his work.