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Fairy Thimbles and Ferns

Fairy Thimbles and Ferns in the Irish Countryside

Sunny weather has triggered the annual explosion of color in the Irish countryside as Foxglove, the brilliant purple wildflower also called “Fairy Thimbles,” blooms alongside ferns and other greenery. Foxglove is a biennial native...

Turf fire in Irish Cottage

Turf fire in an Irish Cottage

There’s nothing quite like the delicate aroma and soothing warmth of a turf fire during a winter — or summer — cold spell… While I was born in one of the coldest climates of...

Irish Mist over County Clare Farm near Lissycasey.

Irish Mist over County Clare Farm

The legendary Irish Mist rises from the rolling hills and pastures near Lissycasey in County Clare, as the sun rises over Ireland’s Galtee Mountains. The mist forms as warm air from Gulf Stream currents...

Summer Flowers On Irish Country Road

Summer Flowers On Irish Country Road

This road, in the hills above Lissycasey, County Clare, Ireland, is a popular route for equestrians and hikers alike. The bright purple flowers are Foxglove, also known as “Fairy Thimbles,” a biennial native of...

Faerie Tree in Galway Meadow

Faerie Tree in Galway Meadow

A lone tree basks in the noon-day Irish Spring sun in a meadow in County Galway, Ireland. This artwork is a digital interpretation of one of my original images. When you see a single...