Binn Éadair or Howth is a peninsular village and outer suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It occupies the greater part of the peninsula of Howth Head, which forms the northern boundary of Dublin Bay, and includes the island of Ireland’s Eye, which holds multiple natural protection designations. A fishing village and small trading port from at…… Continue reading Binn Éadair – from my archives
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Virginia Blueblue Bell Portrat shoot
I attended a portrait workshop held with Brefni camera clup in Deer Park forest, Virginia Co Cavan recently. there’s something strange when there’s one young woman and about 20 photographers making her photograph and she’s trying to respond to direction from each of us. I think you’ll agree that she did a fantastic job.
Dún na Rí Forest Park
Legend has it that Cuchulain rested here at night, while single highhandedly defending Ulster against the armies of Maeve. Some of the highlights are the Ice House, Toba na Splinne Holy Well and Cromwell’s Bridge. The ruins of Fleming’s Castle can still be seen as well as Sarah’s Well and Sarah’s Bridge, built in 1801,…… Continue reading Dún na Rí Forest Park
Sliabh na Caillíghe
Loughcrew Determined now her tomb to build, Her ample skirt with stones she filled, And dropped a heap on Carnmore; Then stepped one thousand yards, to Loar, And dropped another goodly heap; And then with one prodigious leap Gained Carnbeg; and on its height Displayed the wonders of her might. And when approached death’s awful…… Continue reading Sliabh na Caillíghe