These are some pictures I took on a holiday to Ireland back in April 2011. The Title picture and the picture below are of the Cliffs of Moher on the West coast of Ireland in County Clare.
The picture above is of the famous Blarney Castle. People still queue up to dangle backwards from the battlements in order to kiss the blarney stone and receive the gift of the Gab. As I’m scared of heights I didn’t bother. Plus I don’t really need the gift of the gab as I talk too much as it is.
This picture above is of the sunken garden on Garinish Island of the coast of County Cork near Bantry Bay.
This picture is of the Rock of Cashel, said to be the ancient seat of the Kings of Ireland. One famous tale from the past is that one fierce warrior king who was being crowned king of Ireland was taken by surprise when the bishop who was proclaiming him king accidentally dropped the sword and it pierced his foot. He didn’t scream though because he thought it was part of the ceremony.Β
If you happen to be a fan of old films, you may recognise this ruined church yard from a rather famous film set in Ireland.
An actor by the name of John Wayne sat on this bridge.
And this was the cottage used for some of the scenes. The film is The Quiet Man. In my view, the best John Wayne film ever made. With the lovely Maureen O’Hara.Β
I hope you liked my pictures.
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Yes, beautiful pics and I also loved the movie.
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I’ll have to look for that movie. Ireland is truly beautiful.
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It is indeed. I hope you like the movie, It is old-fashioned, but I like old-fashioned films. π
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I have inspired me to visit. How amazingly beautiful.
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It is beautiful, it rains a lot. More than in UK, but the scenery is wonderful and generally the people are so friendly and full of humour.
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Awesome pictures, Kristian… thank you for the share π xx
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You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
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Very much so π
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Excellent.
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Ireland is beautiful.
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It truly is. Green and lush, with lots of rain, beautiful scenery and lovely people. π
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Plan to visit in near future. βΊοΈ
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I’m in ireland now
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WOW, totally brilliant. Post some photos. Whereabouts? Some of my favourite places are in the west, Galway, Ring of Kerry and Bantry Bay in Cork, but Dublin is a great city too with a nice feel about it.
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Me too! The west coast is brilliant !
I’m around Enniskillen at the moment.
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I have never been to Northern Ireland, strange seeing as my Aunty is from Belfast. I would love to see the Giant’s Causeway and the Mountains of Morne
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If I ever go there, I’ll let you know
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