This collection of images starts with coastal scenes mostly in Co. Kerry and then mountain scenes in Counties Cork, Kerry and Clare. Since history is a personal interest there are images of neolithic monuments from the time of the Druids, medieval churches and monasteries from Christian times, castles, prisons and universities from the time of British rule and examples of stone walls build by the native Irish over many centuries.
Enjoy.
Detail of stone wall with lichen and vegetation.
Ring of Kerry
View of Skellig Michael which was a Monastic site from 6 C to 11C-12C. World Heritage Site.
Dingle Peninsula
Light and shade proving that Ireland is not just green!
Cork-Kerry Border
Storm clouds create dramatic skies.
Ring of Kerry
Coastal coloring due to clouds and sun playing over the land and sea.
Ring of Kerry
Soft scene with skies shedding sunlight on the sea.
Dingle Peninsula
Irish beaches are not as crowded as Saint Tropez or Florida!
Dingle Peninsula
Surfers in Ireland aren't deterred by gales!
Ring of Kerry
Deep contrast in gray.
Kenmare River
The patches of blue were as dramatic as were the storm clouds moments before.
Peat Bog
Some peat is still harvested by hand but under threat by EU regulations.
Killarney National Park
The colors of the land changed every minute with the sky.
Killarney National Park
Fog and clouds reduce the drama of the same landscape.
Cork-Kerry Border
Light reflecting off the wet rocky outcrops.
Killarney National Park
Light and shadows play off the land.
Killarney National Park
Rugged, rich and rusty land.
Sneem Ring of Kerry
The houses boast color peaking out of the trees and clouds.
Cork-Kerry Border
Post rain clearly shows the promise of sun!
The Burren Co. Clare
A land carpeted with stone.
The Burren Co. Clare
Zoomed in view of the bare stone hills.
The Burren Co. Clare
Stunning contrast of soft green and hard grey.
The Burren Co. Clare
No wonder farming was subsistence in Ireland!
The Burren Co. Clare
Possible remains of neolithic construction.
The Burren Co. Clare
Detail of the ground cover!
The Burren Co. Clare
Detail of the ground showing linear quality.
Bronze Age
Drombeg stone circle-late Bronze Age 1,100-800 BC
Co. Waterford
Knockeen Dolmen-Portal Tomb
Co. Clare The Burren
Poulnabrond Portal Tomb-Dolmen
Co. Clare The Burren
Another Dolmen with vegetation displaying Irish colors.
Co. Kerry
Iron age Stone Fort restored.
Co Wexford
Foggy morning view of Dunbrody Abbey built in 1182 by Cistercian monks.
Co Cork
Timoleague Friary founded in 1320 and plundered by Oliver Cromwell in 1642
Abbey window
Lichen enlivens the stone window with its colors.
Co Clare
Corcomroe Abbey founded by the Cistercian monks in 1180. Center tower was for security during attack.
Co. Clare The Burren
Detail of Corcomroe Abbey: Bishop
Co. Clare The Burren
Detail of Corcomroe Abbey: Capitals.
Co Clare The Burren
Ruins still graceful in this setting of bright color and soft fog.
Co Clare
Leamaneh Castle built by Conor O'Brien killed in 1651 during the Cromwellian wars. The small castle on the right (with window slits) is original and the larger portion is an Elizabethan addition. Note the toilets protruding from the corners on the 3rd floor!
Co Clare
Coastal watch tower that has been converted into a home.
Co Galway
Dunguaire Castle: Tower House built in 1520.
Dublin
Dublin Castel: Between 1204 and 1922 was the center of British rule in Ireland.
Dublin
St. Patrick's Cathedral: Built in the mid 13 C.
Dublin
Trintiy College: Charterd 1592 by Queen Elizabeth the First
Dublin
Trinity College: Old Library
Dublin
Kilmainham Goal: Bas relief over the main doorway. Built in 1796 and site of executions.
Co Kerry
Stone Walls
Stone Wall
One of many variations of the stone walls in Ireland.
Stone wall
Constructed so that the winds can blow through the wall!
Stone Wall The Burren
Composition using large and small stones with wind vents.
Stone Wall The Burren
Massive stones filled in with smaller ones. Clearly permanent walls!
Co Cork
Gray stone bridge showing the artistry of construction style.
Light and shade
Bits of sun highlight the yellow flowering gorse on the river bank.
Kenmare
Splendid morning sun on the gardens of the Park Hotel.
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