Bull Island, Co. Dublin
Oileán an Tairbh Thuaidh, Co. Baile Átha Cliath
Walking on Bull Island
Dollymount Strand, Bull Island, Co. Dublin with the twin chimneys of Pooleg and Killiney Hill in the distance.
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Walking on Bull Island
Dollymount Strand, Bull Island, Co. Dublin with the twin chimneys of Pooleg and Killiney Hill in the distance.
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North Bull Island (Oileán an Tairbh Thuaidh ), better known as Bull Island, is an island 1 km wide and more than 5km long of dunes, scrub and marsh in Dublin Bay.
Bull Island, the nearby mudflats and a saltmarsh were created as silt and sand built up in the bay once the construction of North Bull Wall, proposed by Captain William Bligh, was completed in 1825.
Poolbeg chimneys from Bull Island
The twin chimneys of Poolbeg are a landmark in Dublin Bay. Bull Island is next to a very busy port and harbour area.
(c) John KennedyPoolbeg chimneys from Bull Island
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Poolbeg chimneys from Bull Island
The twin chimneys of Poolbeg are a landmark in Dublin Bay. Bull Island is next to a very busy port and harbour area.
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Saltmarsh rushes, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
The creation of Bull Island formed a saltmarsh between the island and the original coast line. Rushes and other plants have taken up residence.
(c) John KennedySaltmarsh rushes, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
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Saltmarsh rushes, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
The creation of Bull Island formed a saltmarsh between the island and the original coast line. Rushes and other plants have taken up residence.
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Changing facilities at Bull Island
Bull Island is a popular swimming location
(c) John KennedyChanging facilities at Bull Island
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Changing facilities at Bull Island
Bull Island is a popular swimming location
(c) John KennedyThere are two golf clubs on Bull island while Dollymount Strand on the east side of the island is known for swimming and for kite-surfing. Dollymount Strand featured in Irish films such as Michael Collins and The Van.
The salt marsh on the island is a UNESCO sanctuary for water and sea birds while the island itself has rabbits, foxes and native insects such as butterflies and ladybugs. Plants on Bull Island include some species of wild orchids.
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Common Blue, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
The Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) is widespread across Europe. They are found in grassland habitats including sand dunes like those at Bull Island, Co. Dublin
(c) John KennedyCommon Blue, Bull Island, Co. Dublin - (c) John Kennedy
Marsh Orchid, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
The marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis) grows in marshes like the environment of Bull Island, Co. Dublin
(c) John KennedyMarsh Orchid, Bull Island, Co. Dublin - (c) John Kennedy
Grasshopper, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
Grasshoppers are usually found in grassland area such as Bull Island, Co. Dublin
(c) John KennedyGrasshopper, Bull Island, Co. Dublin - (c) John Kennedy
Snail and spider, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
A diverse ecosystem exists on Bull Island, Co. Dublin
(c) John KennedySnail and spider, Bull Island, Co. Dublin - (c) John Kennedy
Lady Bug, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
The Lady Bug or Ladybird (Coccinellidae) in grassland and feeds on other insects such as greenfly.
(c) John KennedyLady Bug, Bull Island, Co. Dublin - (c) John Kennedy
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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 KennedySpotted orchid, Bull Island, Co. Dublin - (c) John Kennedy
Western Marsh Orchid, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
The Western Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis) grows in marsh areas like those at Bull Island, Co. Dublin
(c) John KennedyWestern Marsh Orchid, Bull Island, Co. Dublin - (c) John Kennedy
Western Marsh Orchids, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
Western Marsh Orchids, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
(c) John KennedyWestern Marsh Orchids, Bull Island, Co. Dublin - (c) John Kennedy
Western Angelica, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
Western Angelica (Angelica pachycarpa) is found growing wild all over Ireland. The blossoms are usually white before they are shed.
(c) John KennedyWestern Angelica, Bull Island, Co. Dublin - (c) John Kennedy
Bull Island is accessed by Bull Road from Dollymount and Causeway Road from Raheny. Paths crisscross the dunes and Dollymount Strand is popular for an extended walk with views of Howth Head, the harbour area and the twin chimneys at Poolbeg.
Further information Bull Island, Co. Dublin can be found at www.dublincity.ie
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