Ireland’s 15th Century Bunratty Castle
No visit to County Clare, Ireland, would be complete without a stop at the iconic Bunratty Castle, the centrepiece of the Bunratty Folk Park near Ennis and the Shannon Airport. The current tower house...
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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...
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...
