We are starting to explore Ireland and seeing some amazing landscapes. I knew there was more to Ireland than pubs, Guinness, whiskey and Fish & Chips… and we have only scratched the surface of all that this Emerald Isle has to offer. Hopefully some of my pictures of the famous and well known as well as some of the less famous and unknown will give you a small sample of what awaits you should you make this a destination. But don’t get me wrong… the pubs, Guinness, whiskey and Fish & Chips are AMAZING!
Hore Abbey (also Hoare Abbey, sometimes known as St. Mary's) is a ruined Cistercian monastery near the Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland. 'Hore' is thought to derive from 'iubhair' – yew tree. The former Benedictine abbey at Hore was given to the Cistercians by Archbishop David MacCearbhaill (in 1270), who later entered the monastery. He endowed the Abbey generously with land, mills and other benefices previously belonging to the town. Source: Wikipedia
Statue at a gravesite commemorating a family of soldiers between WWI & WWII at Rock of Cashel.
Famous Cliffs of Mohr...
More of Mohr...
Castle Doolin with the town of Doolin behind
Hadrian's wall. Incredible Roman history in Scotland.
The Falls in the Gardens of Blarney Castle
Drew sitting on Hadrian's wall reflecting on the history that he loves and knows so well. And for you other historians, yes, Hadrian's Wall is technically in England, not Ireland. But it was still REALLY cool.
A lovely Irish Blessing that I wish for all of us
Giant's Causeway, near Belfast
Beautiful little spot in Ireland called Glendalough.
Dunluce Castle, near Belfast
Dunluce Castle, near Belfast
View around the ring of Dingle
Another view of Glendalough
The Irish Sea
Natural beauty along the ring of Dingle
View of Dingle Bay
Another view of Dingle Bay
The Blarney House, taken from the Blarney Castle. I highly recommend this as a stopping point should you find yourself in the neighbourhood.
More from the ring of Dingle. I found this "ring" more impressive than the famed Ring of Kerry. Call me crazy.
This was taken at Moll's Gap, within the Ring of Kerry
You can see the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge to the left, leading to Carrickarade Island.
Blarney Castle in the background
This is Poulnabrone Dolmen, an ancient structure not too far from the Cliffs of Mohr
Another view around the ring of Dingle... I just like saying that by the way...
Cliffs of Mohr with some added color.
Took this image at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. A Jonathan Swift quote that rings true today around the world, not just Ireland.
More ring of Dingle and Dingle Bay.
From Moll's Gap
Coumeenoole Beach along.... the ring of Dingle!
An old bridge in the gardens at Blarney Castle.
You guessed it! Along the ring of Dingle!
Yours truly holding up the side of an ancient structure. Photo by Wendy Fetters - my lovely sister.
Drombeg Stone Circle located in southern Ireland.
This was taken in the gardens at Blarney Castle.
My sister, Wendy, took this photo during our tour of Oscar Wilde's boyhood home. It reminded me of some of the Norman Rockwell paintings. It is me reflected in a mirror, but it looks a little like I am part of the artwork. I thought it was fun.