Although I have so much more to share about Ireland — and North Wales — I thought I’d share some of my favorite images of my time in Ireland while I get back into the groove.
Ireland really is an incredible country with a diverse landscape, rich history, colorful towns and friendly people.
If you dream of traveling to Ireland, I really hope you make that dream a reality…
Busy and fun Dublin
Some of the ruins and grave markers of Clonmacnoise.
Tower and grave markers with the River Shannon in the background.
View of Barleycove Beach. Beautiful!
Views of the Mizen Bridge and toward the southerly coast. Gorgeous!
Cliffs and rocks of Mizen Head. Stunning!
The Ladies View in Killarney National Park. Kenmare is a great base for exploring the park.
Kenmare is a perfect base for exploring the beautiful Killarney National Park.
Colorful Kenmare
Walking in Killarney National Park.
Pink flowers popping up through the rocky terrain of the Burren.
This is the spring gentian that was in bloom. It’s a vivid blue/violet color. Love it!
The Burren landscape
Mullaghmore and the rocky landscape of the Burren.
Mountains and hills dotted with sheep in Killadoon.
Arriving at Silver Strand on a beautiful afternoon.
A gorgeous view on a sunny day!
The sun sets over the mountains as the sheep graze in the fields.
Looking out to the sea from Silver Strand, clouds reflecting in the water.
A gorgeous sunset over the water from Silver Strand Cottage.
The fields and hills in the Killadoon area.
Mountains and Killary Harbor of Connemara
Sheep are always present. Here are some along the busy N59.
Mannin Bay with it’s rocky beach and its gorgeous waters.
There are quite a few folks hiking up Diamond Hill on a Monday!
Connemara from the national park. You can see hills, bogland and the nooks and crannies of the coastline.
Glassilaun Beach on the Renvyle Peninsula. Stunning!
Walking in Connemara National Park.
Gorgeous Connemara!
Renvyle Beach…beautiful!
Mountains of Connemara
The landscape near Loughcrew Cairns. Hilly, green and lovely!
This is the East passage of Knowth that you can look down but, unfortunately, can’t walk into.
The main mound of Knowth with a couple of the satellite mounds. Very cool!
Artwork on a boulder at Knowth. Love this!
The bumps and indentations of the Hill of Tara. Time to put your imagination to work!
