The Druid
21. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ 🌬 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 stackLue lisää
After...
21. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ 🌧 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
22. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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 veryLue lisää
Drowned
22. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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
22. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ☀️ 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 ageLue lisää
On top of the waves
22. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ☀️ 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 famouslyLue lisää
Sheltered
24. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ 🌬 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 andLue lisää
Great Famine
24. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ 🌬 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 -Lue lisää
Vegan Sheep
24. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
While having a delicious vegan lunch in Keel on the Achill island, we can watch the main traffic...
Queen of the West
24. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ 🌬 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
25. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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 hourLue lisää
Irish breed
25. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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.
MatkaajaI 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
25. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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 andLue lisää
Gone fishing
26. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
This picturesque little harbour, nicely sheltered in the centre of Doo Lough, has three fishing boats moored. Fantastic photo location!
Dark history
26. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ 🌬 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.
ManyLue lisää
Upstream
26. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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 plentyLue lisää
Rare find
27. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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)Lue lisää
Finding home after a Guinness
27. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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 theLue lisää
Invasion
28. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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'mLue lisää
The Boat House
28. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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
28. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Where a stream flows into Lough Aughawoolia, there are small rapids and waterfalls. And a tiny, tiny hut.
Bothainín
28. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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 thatLue lisää
Lost Place Castle
28. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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-1800sLue lisää
Most popular
29. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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
29. elokuuta 2023, Irlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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!