Ireland, Connaught, Galway, Clifden, first non-stop transatlantic flight, June 1919, John Alcock, Arthur Whitten Brown, Vickers Vimy IV twin-engined bomber, Connemara, Joyces Country
Ireland, County Mayo, Newport, Burrishoole, West of Ireland, Stone Bridge, River Scene, Swans
Description
This beautiful bridge was originally part of the main road between Newport and Mulranny. Luckily, as volumes of traffic increased, rather than demolishing this bridge a more modern one was built down river. It is typical of the multi-arched stone bridges built in Ireland for hundreds of years. After parking up I noticed two swans swimming up river so I raced to get into position for a shot. In my rush to make sure I got the swans before they went under the bridge I ended up getting soaked to the knees in the boggy ground close to the riverbank, but it was definitely worth it as it always great to include them in a scene. The low morning sun really brings out the warm colours in the bridge, cottage and reeds along the riverbank which are reflected perfectly in the calm river.
Statue; bronze; James Joyce; author; novelist; creative; creator of Leo and Molly Bloom; sculptor; Mate Cvrljak; Pula; Istria; Istrian Peninsula; Croatia; Ulysses cafe; Uliks coffee bar; tourist; attraction; sightseeing, book, Ulysses,
Description
This statue commemorates James Joyce who lived in Pula, Croatia for a period of six months from October 1904. It is placed in the little cafe next to the building where he taught English. Whilst in Pula Joyce worked for the Berlitz language school. teaching English. The statue is by the sculptor Mate ?vrljak.
Isertkelly; castle Isertkelly Castle; Ardrahan; Co Galway; Ireland; castles; West Country; Eire; Celtic; ancient; tower-house; De Burgo; Burkes; Disertkelly; Disertkelly Castle; Mehern's Park; town-land; West Country; West of Ireland;
Description
A Landscape with Isertkelly Castle with Derrybrien in the background.
Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland, Landscape, Seascape, West Coast, Rural Ireland
Description
This location is along the Atlantic Drive, near the southern tip of the Island. From here there is a great view looking northwest along the cliffs towards Dooagh Village. There was a very large swell producing 25ft waves, which looked fantastic as they rolled into the small Bay. I managed to get out in between the showers for some quick handheld shots and was very pleased with the pattern the waves formed, while the houses situated up on the hill above the bay giving the shot a good sense of scale.
Ireland, County Mayo, West of Ireland, Croagh Patrick, Holy Mountain, Pilgrimage, Saint Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland, Clew Bay, Seascape, Sheebeen Pub, Thatch Cottage
Description
This pretty pub is situated just outside Westport town, along the old coast road to Louisburgh. It overlooks the inner most waters of Clew Bay with its many small islands and inlets visible from here. The building has a very traditional feel with its whitewashed walls and thatched roof, making it very popular with holiday makers. Croagh Patrick can be seen in the background which commands the southern shoreline of the Bay. A shebeen (Irish: sibín) was originally an illicit bar or club where excisable alcoholic beverages were sold without a licence.
Ireland, County Mayo, West of Ireland, Croagh Patrick, Holy Mountain, Pilgrimage, Saint Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland, Clew Bay, Seascape, Bertra Beach
Ireland, County Mayo, West of Ireland, Croagh Patrick, Holy Mountain, Pilgrimage, Saint Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland, Clew Bay, Seascape, Small Boat
Description
There are many great views along the road that follows the northern coast of Clew Bay but this is definitely one of the best. From here you are looking south over the bay towards Croagh Patrick. In the scene you can see how the small islands and inlets dotted around the bay form fantastic patterns. The shot was taken shortly after sunrise, when the low morning sun really brings out the detail in the landscape. The small boat in the scene is always moored in the same place, making a perfect focal point for some foreground interest.
Isertkelly; castle Isertkelly Castle; Ardrahan; Co Galway; Ireland; castles; West Country; Eire; Celtic; ancient; tower-house; De Burgo; Burkes; Disertkelly; Disertkelly Castle; Mehern's Park; town-land; West Country; West of Ireland;
Description
Isertkelly Castle built by the DeBurgo's (Burkes) one of many castles or tower houses in the West of Ireland.
Ireland, County Mayo, West of Ireland, Croagh Patrick, Holy Mountain, Pilgrimage, Saint Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland, National Famine Memorial, Famine, Clew Bay, Seascape, Small Boat
Isertkelly; castle Isertkelly Castle; Ardrahan; Co Galway; Ireland; castles; West Country; Eire; Celtic; ancient; tower-house; De Burgo; Burkes; Disertkelly; Disertkelly Castle; Mehern's Park; town-land; West Country; West of Ireland;
Description
Isertkelly(Disertkelly) Castle near Adrahan, Co Galway Ireland.
