As if County Kerry wasn’t spectacular enough with hotspots like Killarney and Kenmare, the Skellig Islands come along with their own ‘wow’ factor It’s said from any point on the Ring of Kerry, these pinnacles can be seen standing stoically against the ravages of the Atlantic Ocean. From very far away, they look like oversized [...]
When we first saw Peter Cox’s images of Ireland the first word that came to mind was: dream. But then, the word dream didn’t seem to say it all, didn’t seem special enough. So, to find the right word to describe these quite unsurpassably beautiful pictures, we retreated into Gaeilge (the Irish language). In Gaeilge, [...]
It is lovely being an island. Just sitting out here on the edge of the Atlantic, our coast gilded with honey coloured beaches and peppered with lighthouses winking their warm light out onto the horizon. But we’re going to let you in on a little secret – the nautical fun in Ireland doesn’t end there… [...]
The blog is on an island-hopping adventure right now. In Part I of our trip around Ireland’s treasured islands, we went from beaches to the Burren, ancient monasteries to modern luxury. But we’re not on dry land yet. Part II is here, and our first stop is Ireland’s West Coast… Clare Island, County Mayo Remember [...]
Readers, there’s something in the water. In the sea and the lakes. Ireland’s glittering portfolio of islands, from isolated outposts in a stormy ocean to near-tropical isles of golden beaches and unique culture, is certainly something. These islands harbour astounding landscapes, unmatched tranquility, distinctive communities and ancient traces of former settlers. So I tried to [...]
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