Ireland

Cosmic Spotlight on Ireland's Shannon Airport

Cosmic Spotlight on Shannon Airport

A morning beam of sunlight marks the way for flights arriving at Ireland’s Shannon Airport (SNN) in County Clare, in this image captured this morning (February 17, 2015). Spring is in the air!

Crimson Sunrise over Ireland's Shannon Airport

Crimson Sunrise over Ireland’s Shannon Airport

A crimson sunrise pierces the morning veil of winter clouds over Ireland’s Shannon Airport. In the foreground are the rolling green hills of County Clare and the River Fergus. The Shannon Estuary, epicenter of...

Medieval Friary Towers over Ennis in County Clare

Medieval Friary Towers over Ennis in County Clare

This 13th Century Medieval Franciscan friary, towers over the colorful buildings of Ireland’s County Clare town of Ennis. Founded in the year 1240 on an island in the middle of the River Fergus, this...

Newtown Castle Tower in Ireland's Burren Region

Newtown Castle Tower in Ireland’s Burren Region

The restored tower of Newtown Castle, originally crafted around 1550, rises against a brilliant blue Irish sky from its spectacular location near Ballyvaughan in the Burren Region of County Clare, Ireland. The four-story round...