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Cashel Framed by Hore Abbey

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Published: April 29, 2026 07:51

I took a wander around Hore Abbey recently. It is a brilliant spot for looking up at the Rock of Cashel. The dark stone of the ruined abbey walls creates a perfect natural frame for the Rock of Cashel. The sky was full of heavy, grey clouds, and the green…

The Reclaimed Remnants of Industry

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Published: April 28, 2026 06:57

It’s hard to tell today, but Borodale in County Wexford was once a hive of industry with several water mills and huge canals and channels build into the river. From the far bank (where the car park is), you’d hardly even know as it’s all been reclaimed,…

The Tower at Lismore

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Published: April 27, 2026 20:43

Lismore Castle has been around in different forms for a long time. King John originally built a "castle of sorts" on this site in 1185, though the building we see today mostly dates back to the 19th century when the Duke of Devonshire had it rebuilt. One…

Home Seclusion

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Published: April 27, 2026 15:53

Now that’s a place I’d like to live! Or at least holiday in. And the gorse is fully in bloom everywhere you look in Ireland right now. Stunning!

A Quiet River Bridge Walk

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Published: April 26, 2026 07:27

Borodale in Wexford is such a tranquil hidden oasis. And yesterday I discovered that there’s a whole trail on the other side of the river to where the car park goes! I loved this view of the bridge up the river.

Finding Peace by the Boro

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Published: April 25, 2026 15:49

I took a walk through Borodale in County Wexford today. That place is just magical. The River Boro goes from rapids to gentle to rapids again and its a wonderful atmosphere. This time I crossed that bridge and discovered a whole loop walk I didn’t even…

Clouds over Cashel

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Published: April 25, 2026 06:44

I was up at the Rock of Cashel the other day, and I have to say, the weather really made the whole experience. It was a day of mixed weather where the sky changed every few minutes. I had bright sunshine for a moment, and the next minute the sun showers…

Peeking Through The River Reeds

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Published: April 24, 2026 18:28

I was out with my phone today and spotted this fella. A Grey Heron doing what it does best: hiding in the reeds. I stood still for a long time because these birds are experts at staying quiet. I felt like I was the one being watched.

Fiddleheads and Bluebells

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Published: April 24, 2026 15:58

Another pic from my wander through Mount Usher Gardens yesterday. The wooded areas there are covered in flowers now - particularly bluebells. It is amazing how quickly the woodland floor changes in spring. The ferns are busy unfurling right now. They start…

Water Path

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Published: April 24, 2026 07:21

I spent a brilliant afternoon at Mount Usher Gardens in Ashford yesterday. The sun was out and it was so WARM! I spent a good while just standing by the River Vartry, watching the water gently flow, and then even longer sat on a bench feeling very sleepy!…

Autumn in Spring

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Published: April 23, 2026 14:19

I had the most wonderful afternoon wandering through Mount Usher Gardens today. It was so warm sitting in the sun! If you have not been to this part of Wicklow lately, you are missing out. The maples are putting on a serious show. Those trees you see in…

Woodland Light And Spring Flowers

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Published: April 23, 2026 11:10

Did you know that Ireland and the UK are home to more than half of the world's native bluebells? According to the Woodland Trust, they are a strong indicator that you are standing in an ancient woodland. It makes walking through these places feel very…

The Tree, The Tower and the Wall

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Published: April 23, 2026 07:36

I took a trip down to County Kilkenny recently to see Kells Priory. The weather was putting on a brilliant show. Heavy, dark clouds rolled in over the old stone walls, but small patches of blue sky still broke through - a typical changeable Irish day!Kells…

Gorse Along the River Course

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Published: April 22, 2026 20:29

I spent my morning at the River Inchavore where it flows into Lough Dan. The gorse on the hills is such a bright yellow colour and is everywhere on the slopes. The coconut scent coming from them was amazing!

Sunlight on the River Inchavore

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Published: April 22, 2026 16:46

I took a walk down to the River Inchavore near Lough Dan this morning. It is such a beautiful spot in the Wicklow Mountains. The light was doing something really special, catching the water and lighting up the moss on the rocks. I love how the huge,…

Looking Up At Spring

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Published: April 22, 2026 07:03

Beautiful magnolia in the spring sun! I was reading about magnolias recently. They are incredibly ancient plants. Botanical fossil records show that magnolias existed millions of years before bees even evolved. Because they did not have bees to help them…

Dramatic Skies Over The Glen

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Published: April 21, 2026 18:10

I took this shot looking out over the magnificent Glen of Aherlow in County Tipperary, and I couldn't resist pulling over to capture the view. The way the winding tarmac leads your eye straight down into the valley is spectacular, especially with those…

Gold at the Waterfall's Edge

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Published: April 21, 2026 14:35

These little bursts of sunshine look to be Lesser Celandines. An interesting fact about these hardy plants is that they are one of the very first signs of spring in Ireland; they actually serve as a vital early nectar source for bees waking up from…