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Spotted orchid, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
The spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) grows in grassy areas like Bull Island, Co. Dublin
(c) John Kennedy
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Spotted orchid, Bull Island, Co. Dublin -
Beyond Spiddal
The coastal region beyond the village of Spiddal to the west of Galway city is rugged with fields enclosed by stone walls and with rocky coves along the shoreline.
(c) John Kennedy
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Western Marsh Orchids, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
Western Marsh Orchids, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
(c) John Kennedy
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Western Marsh Orchids, Bull Island, Co. Dublin -
Carrot Ridge, Inagh Valley
A view from Carrot Ridge, Inagh Valley, Co. Galway
(c) Ciaran Clissmann
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Carrot Ridge, Inagh Valley -
The Cliffs Of Moher
Located in North Co. Clare, the Cliffs of Moher tower 120 meters (394 ft) above the sea. Vistors can view the Atlantic Ocean, Galway Bay, the Aran Islands and the mountains of Connemara.
(c) John Kennedy
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The Cliffs Of Moher -
Currach, Connemara, Co. Galway
A currach is a traditional Irish wooden frame boat with a skin of leather or canvas coated with tar used for fishing and transport on sea or inland water waterways. It is still used in the west of Ireland including Co.Galway.
(c) John Kennedy
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Currach, Connemara, Co. Galway -
Stone walls and stoney fields, Co. Galway
The land of much of Co. Galway and the west of Ireland is poor stoney soil. Stone walls enclose many fields.
(c) John Kennedy
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Stone walls and stoney fields, Co. Galway -
Ox-Eye Daises and Ferry, Galway Bay, Co. Galway
Ox-Eye Daises (Leucanthemum vulgare) is a widespread native plant in Ireland. Regular ferry services take vistors to the Aran Islands.
(c) John Kennedy
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Ox-Eye Daises and Ferry, Galway Bay, Co. Galway -
Gap in a stone wall, Co. Galway
Vistors in the Galway region will notice that most fields are enclosed by stone walls rather than hedgerows like most other parts of Ireland.
(c) John Kennedy
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Gap in a stone wall, Co. Galway -
Fishing spot, Galway Bay, Co. Galway
Rock fishing is popular in the west of Ireland including Co. Galway. Anglers with a rod and reel stand on ledges and outcrops to catch fish from the sea. The activity can be dangerous in bad weather so many rock fishermen wear life jackets.
(c) John Kennedy
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Fishing spot, Galway Bay, Co. Galway -
Pushing off in a currach, Carraroe, Co. Galway
A currach heading to sea at Carraloe, Co. Galway. The wooden frame, canvas or leather skinned currach hull coated with tar, is a traditional design that is still in use as a fish boat or for transport in the seas or inland waters of the west of Ireland.
(c) John Kennedy
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Pushing off in a currach, Carraroe, Co. Galway -
Sailing in Galway Bay
Sailing is a popular activity in Galway Bay, Co. Galway
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Rockpool and Ferry, Galway Bay, Co. Galway
Rock pools are bodies of saltwater left behind by the retreating tide and feature small animals and plants. Regular ferry services operate to and from the Aran Islands, Co. Galway
(c) John Kennedy
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Rockpool and Ferry, Galway Bay, Co. Galway -
Carrot Ridge, Inagh Valley, Co. Galway
The face of Carrot Ridge, Inagh Valley, Co. Galway
(c) Ciaran Clissmann
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Stone walls and coastal marshland habitats, Co. Galway
Poor land enclosed by stone walls is a common feature of the Co. Galway countryside.
(c) John Kennedy
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Stone walls and coastal marshland habitats, Co. Galway -
Tumbled stone walls
Stone walls are used to enclose fields in rural Co. Galway. The walls can be easily damaged by visitors allowing sheep to escape.
(c) John Kennedy
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Tumbled stone walls -
The Slieve Mish Mountains, Co. Kerry
The Slieve Mish Mountains, Co. Kerry straddle the base of the Dingle Peninsula and overlook Tralee Bay and Dingle Bay.
(c) Annette Kelly
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The Slieve Mish Mountains, Co. Kerry -
Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry
The Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry. The neo-Gothic Roman Catholic Church was built in honour of the 19th century MP who campaigned for Catholic Emancipation and the repeal of the Act Of Union.
(c) Annette Kelly
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Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry -
Connemara Hills
A view of the hills of Connemara, Co. Galway
(c) Ciaran Clissmann
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Connemara Hills -
Lough Easkey, Co. Sligo
Lough Easkey, Co. Sligo is a lake in the Ox Mountains and is a popular location for hillwalkers, cyclists and anglers.
(c) Annette Kelly
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Lough Easkey, Co. Sligo -
Mountains, Iveragh Peninsula, Co. Kerry
A view of the peaks of Foilclogh, Beenaduff, Knockavahaun, Iveragh Peninsula, Co. Kerry. Rugged terrain such as this is popular with hillwalkers and sight-seers who visit West Kerry.
(c) Annette Kelly
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Mountains, Iveragh Peninsula, Co. Kerry -
Rathbarry Church
The ruins of a Roman Catholic church, Rathbarry, Co. Cork. The old church and graveyard stand across from Castlefreke Castle
(c) Annette Kelly
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Rathbarry Church -
Celtic Cross, Rathbarry, Co. Cork
This CelticCross was erected by Lady Carbury in 1902 to the memory of her husband.
(c) Annette Kelly
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Celtic Cross, Rathbarry, Co. Cork -
Daniel O' Connell Memorial Church, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry
The Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry. The neo-Gothic Roman Catholic Church was built in honour of the 19th century MP who campaigned for Catholic Emancipation and the repeal of the Act Of Union.
(c) Annette Kelly
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Dingle Bay and Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry
A view of Dingle Bay and the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry
(c) Annette Kelly
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Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry
Dingle Bay is situated between the Dingle Peninsula and the Iveragh Peninsula and faces the Atlantic Ocean. The bay is popular with anglers, sailors and walkers.
(c) Annette Kelly
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Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry -
Dingle Bay and the hills of the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry
Looking toward the hills of the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry
(c) Annette Kelly
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Dingle Bay and the hills of the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry -
Connemara Lake
A lake in Connemara, Co. Galway
(c) Ciaran Clissmann
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Connemara Lake -
Connemara landscape
The rugged landscape of Connemara, Co. Galway
(c) Ciaran Clissmann
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Connemara landscape -
Rugged Terrain, Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry
Rugged terrain, Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry
(c) Annette Kelly
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Rugged Terrain, Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry -
Looking across the waters of Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry
A view across Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry. The bay is approximately 40 km long and 20km wide at its entrance.
(c) Annette Kelly
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Looking across the waters of Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry -
Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry
A view of Dingle Peninsula from across Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry
(c) Annette Kelly
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Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry