The Druid
August 21, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
According to an old local legend, a Druid Chieftain, named Crom Dubh, lived on this headland. When he refused to convert to Christianity, Saint Patrick struck the ground with his crozier and the stackRead more
After...
August 21, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
This is what it looks like after a shoot in lovely Irish weather (and I am hiding drenched socks, shirts, trousers etc... )
Charging Desert
August 22, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Western Ireland is a real charging desert. Per county (!) one to max two rapid chargers. In county Mayo the only one is out of order.
We drove to Sligo to charge.
You have to plan your journey veryRead more
Drowned
August 22, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
The ruined Parke's Castle, situated at the scenic Lough Gill.
Tragedy struck in 1677, when two of Parke’s children drowned in the lake. The castle then fell into disrepair.
Ex glacier
August 22, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Ireland’s most distinctive mountain, Benbulben is sometimes referred to as Ireland’s own Table Mountain. It has the most distinctive peak among the Dartry range and was formed during the ice ageRead more
On top of the waves
August 22, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Classiebawn castle sits perched on the rocks above the Wild Atlantic where the waves can reach 15 meters of heights.
The castle was the summer home of the late Lord Mountbatten, who was famouslyRead more
Sheltered
August 24, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
Keem Bay, at the western end of Achill Island is one of the most picturesque small beaches in Ireland. It is sheltered on both sides by cliffs and is therefore popular amongst both locals andRead more
Great Famine
August 24, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
The Deserted Village at Slievemore consists of some 80 – 100 stone cottages located along a mile-long stretch of road on the southern slopes of Slievemore mountain.
During the Great Famine of 1845 -Read more
Vegan Sheep
August 24, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
While having a delicious vegan lunch in Keel on the Achill island, we can watch the main traffic...
Queen of the West
August 24, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Driving along the winding roads of Achill island with the White Cliffs of Ashleam and the sea stack Queen of the West.
Pines and mountains
August 25, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Some views across Derryclare Lough to Pine Island in Connemara. The incredible Twelve Bens Mountain range serves as the backdrop. It’s a location that sums up Connemara perfectly…
From blue hourRead more
Irish breed
August 25, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Good morning from Connemara! And if you think that midges are merely a Scottish problem... Just look at me. I'm eaten alive.
TravelerI left home after university in ‘86. Since then Galway has become more of a tourist trap and the university quadrupled in size. So traffic and parking are very problematic. “Greens and Co” and “Little Collins” are the only 100% vegan places according to Happy Cow. I haven’t been in either however. Regarding photography, The Burren in nearby County Clare was more of a draw for me than Connemara. However Kylemore Abbey, Sky Road, Killary Harbour (fjord) in Connemara are beautiful.
Porsche and Tesla
August 25, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Ballynahinch Castle has a wild history with many clan chiefs and it played a major role in the history of Connemara.
Now privately owned and a luxury hotel. With EV chargers - but only for Porsche andRead more
Gone fishing
August 26, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
This picturesque little harbour, nicely sheltered in the centre of Doo Lough, has three fishing boats moored. Fantastic photo location!
Dark history
August 26, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
The Doo Lough valley Ireland.
In the winter of 1849, 600 starving people made their way over the mountains to seek for help and food on the other side of the valley. But they were refused help.
ManyRead more
Upstream
August 26, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Being a salmon at the Aasleagh Falls is not easy.
First both men and herons try to catch you. And if you survived all those traps - the waterfall seems to be an insurmountable hurdle.
We saw plentyRead more
Rare find
August 27, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Charging stations in Connemara are more or less non-existent. One in Clifden, that's it for another hour drive.
But in some places around Connemara one can find charging stations which are not (yet)Read more
Finding home after a Guinness
August 27, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
The unusual Ballycurrin Lighthouse is situated on the shore of Lough Corrib.
Records suggest it was built by a local landowner Sir Henry Lynch in 1772 who needed a marker to get his provisions off theRead more
Invasion
August 28, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Today was the day of the midges. Never been so bad before. No matter where we went. Warm. Humid. No wind. Equals to millions of midges, one million of them inside my clothes, hair, mouth (hey, I'mRead more
The Boat House
August 28, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Screebe fishery is great for fishing. But even greater for photography on a moody early morning! The boat house or fishing hut is very idyllic.
Rapids
August 28, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Where a stream flows into Lough Aughawoolia, there are small rapids and waterfalls. And a tiny, tiny hut.
Bothainín
August 28, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A bothy in Scotland, in Ireland the locals call them Bothainín . Bothain is Irish for a hut, and adding -ín on to the word usually denotes it as being little or small.
They were little huts thatRead more
Lost Place Castle
August 28, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Clifden Castle was built in 1812 by John D’Arcy, who was the founder of Clifden Town and which is now the capital of the Connemara region. The D'Arcy family lost land and property in the mid-1800sRead more
Most popular
August 29, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
According to a survey, Kylemore Abbey is the most popular site to visit in Ireland. Once a family home and estate for the Henrys and later transformed to an abbey.
Wishing Stone
August 29, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
A typical Irish legend tells the story about two giants having a row and attacking each other with this stone. Since then a wishing stone if you throw three pebbles over it. But don't wish for money!