Rugged Limestone Burren Landscape
Ice, rain and the oceans joined forces millions of years ago to sculpt Ireland’s rugged limestone Burren landscape. As recently as 15,000 years ago, this region was covered with ice, gently shaping the limestone...
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Wildflowers in the Burren Limestone Landscape
These little blue flowers, called Harebells, grow out of the rugged Burren limestone landscape from late Summer through Autumn in Ireland’s smallest national park. Burren National Park covers a 250 square kilometer area in...
Medieval Castle in the Irish Countryside
The 15th Century Dysert O’Dea Castle rises in the distance from this gently sloping pasture along the Dysert O’Dea Archaeology Trail in County Clare, Ireland. This Medieval castle, built in 1480 for the O’Dea...
Shannon River Sunset at Roosky in County Roscommon
A setting sun reflects its yellow glow on the mighty Shannon River near Roosky in County Roscommon, Ireland. Roosky (also spelled Rooskey or Ruskey) is a popular and peaceful mooring spot for boats cruising...
Flower Boat in Corofin, County Clare
A brilliant selection of flowers have booked passage on this land-bound rowboat at the entrance to the Irish village of Corofin in County Clare. Located at the north end of County Clare at the...
Burren Country Road in Ireland’s County Clare
Ireland’s unique and magnificent Burren landscape presides over this Irish country road in County Clare. This is the rock-fenced path to the 16th Century Newtown Castle, which now is home to the Burren College...
