This Former Movie Stuntman Lives On An Island By Himself [PHOTOS]
© Kevin Griffin
Whelan routinely hitchhikes off the island to a nearby pub on the mainland, and by chance photographer Kevin Griffin picked him up one day. Griffin was intrigued by Whelan's story, and it wasn't long before Griffin decided he had to be the one to tell it.
Whelan and Griffin have since collaborated on "Omey Island: Last Man Standing," a new photo book. Griffin shared a number of the photos with us here, and you can check out the rest on his website.
Whalen grew up on Omey Island in the 1940s, when there were other families on the island. The inhabitants lived self-sufficiently in cottages with thatched roofs, tending to small farms of vegetables and animals. When he became an adult, he moved to Australia, where he became a stuntman. He eventually started a "stunt show" and spent 7 years touring Australia.
© Kevin Griffin
© Kevin Griffin
© Kevin Griffin
© Kevin Griffin
© Kevin Griffin
© Kevin Griffin
© Kevin Griffin
During the winter, it can be dark on the island for 15 hours out of the day, because it is so stormy there. People rarely visit then.
© Kevin Griffin
© Kevin Griffin
© Kevin Griffin
© Kevin Griffin
© Kevin Griffin
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