14th November 2024

Press release

Irish Air Spectacular 2: a magnificent presentation book of aviation

photography in aid of St Vincent de Paul on sale now

Presentation book & 2025 calendar: A unique collection of aviation photography over Ireland

The team behind the beautiful Irish Air Spectacular photography presentation book has published a second volume just in time for Christmas gifting with all profits going to St.Vincent de Paul. Comprising 160 pages of breath-taking aviation photography against the backdrop of Ireland’s spectacular landscape, Irish Air Spectacular 2 is available to purchase online, as well as in Manor bookshop, Malahide, Co. Dublin. A desktop 2025 calendar featuring the awe-inspiring photography is also available.

The calendar features some spectacular photography from 2024 including the RedBull Skydive team accomplishing what many deemed impossible - a wingsuit flight through Dublin's most iconic landmark, the Poolbeg Chimneys. Marco Fuerst and Marco Waltenspiel flew at an astounding speed of 253 km/h; a breathtaking photo of their feat is included in the 2025 IrishAirSpectacular desktop calendar. Watch the video https://www.redbull.com/ie-en/videos/red-bull-skydive-poolbeg-dublin

Also included in the calendar is an aerlingus A330-300 soaring above the skies of Dublin City after an incredible flypast over the Aviva Stadium to mark the Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2024.

Irish Air Spectacular Volume 2 features remarkable aircraft that have graced Irish skies in recent years including significant events such as US President Joe Biden’s visit, the Aer Lingus American Football game at the Aviva, Harry Styles’ concert at Slane and the visit of the Red Arrows to Bray Air Display 2023. Magnificent views from the cockpit as well as rare air-to-air photographs of aircraft in flight are included in this very special production. Fans of aviation, great photography and Ireland’s beautiful scenery will all enjoy what promises to bea treasured Christmas gift.

Sé Pardy, who organised the publication, said, “By January 2025 we aim to have €500,000 raised by the aviation community for St Vincent de Paul from sales of Irish Air Spectacular, and accompanying calendar since it was first launched in 2020, as well as ‘breakfast fly ins’ at Bray, Rush, Foynes, Ormond Flying Club in Birr and Weston Airport. A big thank you to everyone who has generously supported these fundraising efforts for what is a very worthy cause. I would encourage everyone who can to treat themselves, a loved one or a colleague to a copy of this beautiful second volume. We need to continue to raise funds for families and children experiencing challenging times.”

Rose McGowan, National President, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP), said, “Irish Air Spectacular 2 is a remarkable venture and a tribute to Sé Pardy and all the volunteers who have helped to put it together. While enjoying the book you will be pleased to know that you are also making a terrific contribution to the work of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. This work has never been more important as so many people continue to face very hard choices as the cost of living continues to impact on their lives. In 2023 we received just over 250,000calls for help from all over Ireland and this year that number will be exceeded. So, the profit from the sales of this book will be a great help in meeting the financial and emotional challenges faced by the thousands who approach us for support.”

Renowned Irish coastal landscapes such as Skellig Michael; the Donegal coastline; Blessington Lake, Co. Wicklow; Lambay Island; Tuskar Rock Lighthouse, Co. Wexford; Spike Island, Cork; Bray coastline; Newgrange, Co. Meath; the Aran Islands; Clew Bay, Co. Mayo and Ben Bulben, Co. Sligo feature in this beautiful collection along with distinctive landmarks including the cranes of Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast; Dublin Port; Trinity college; Dublin’s Poolbeg chimneys; Birr Castle and Dublin Airport.

Irish Air Spectacular is available to purchase from www.irishairspectacular.ie. The book costs €40 while the desktop calendar costs €15 (minimum order of 2 for online orders) plus postage. Last order in time for delivery pre-Christmas is Tuesday 17 th December 2024. The online shop offers a secure one-tap solution. All other deliveries outside of County Dublincan take up to 14 working days. The book is designed and printed in Ireland by the Offaly-based company, Brosna Press.