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Clarkey! 17OCT16
ne of these fine days, we’re going to pull together the great archives of local photographer 
Jack Clarke, but, for now, we’re just happy to have a coffee with the man.
ne of these fine days, we’re going to pull together the great archives of local photographer 
Jack Clarke, but, for now, we’re just happy to have a coffee with the man.Having first gotten into photography on the first of his many stays in Australia – where he currently lives – Jack has chronicled many tribes around the world, from native New Yorkers and the Dublin Jewish community to, unsurprisingly, the community that spawned him.
Hailing from a long, long line of Killincarrig Clarkes (“There aren’t that many of us left now“), Jack was inspired to capture many of his neighbours over the years [including his barber cousin Frank, below], his wonderful work ending up as a much-loved exhibition, Locals, in The Burnaby pub over 20 years ago.
Then again, wherever Jack goes – and the man has travelled – his photographs tend to end up in exhibitions. From Denmark to Australia, via New York and even Bray, Jack has the knack of capturing a moment in time, a place in space, and evoking an entire world in a single frame.
With the bulk of his archives currently in internet limbo (a forgotten password can be a bitch), and attic boxes, we made do with the handful of shots Jack was able to unearth for our quick chat in Café Gray this afternoon. We’ve also included an August, 2010 video interview with Jack, below. And here are some of the man’s great shots too.
With the bulk of his archives currently in internet limbo (a forgotten password can be a bitch), and attic boxes, we made do with the handful of shots Jack was able to unearth for our quick chat in Café Gray this afternoon. We’ve also included an August, 2010 video interview with Jack, below. And here are some of the man’s 
In the meantime, let’s look back with one of the finest photographers ever to come out of this particular neck of the woods, and see if we can put his work into some sort of focus…
Uncle Frank…
What’s his name again…?
The bould Ken…
Derek Paine at play
Derrick Gilbert and Liam Foley Kilcoole 1980. Pic Jack Clarke
7 comments
Great photos Jack,
Where are the ones of us gang in the Old Bus along with cobwebs etc.
It’s my favourite
Hi, My name is Barra. I’m thrilled to see your article and Jacks photographs too as he taught me photography in Stillorgan a quite a few years ago and always felt welcome and happy having him as a tutor. If you are still in contact with the great man could you please pass on a hello for me? Thank you and well done on a great article!
Hello Paul,
My name is Ian Clarke. I am doing some family history research and was wondering if you might be able to put me in touch with one of the Clarkes of Killincarrig. My great great grandfather ran the drapers / grocery which is shown on this page. It would be fantastic if some of his other descendants could be kind enough to pass on some of their knowledge!
Best wishes,
Ian.
Have emailed you, Ian…
Hi Paul, could you forward my e-mail address to that chap, Ian Clarke, who posted the comment re photo of shop in Killincarrig. Their are a lot of family in U.K. Contact has ben lost over the years. Jack C. Perth, West Australia.
Will do…
Hi there. Can also trace my family history back to the Clarkes of Killincarrig. Visited a few years back and got to stand outside the old drapers store, following in the footsteps of my Dad who visited a few years previous.