Photo Gallery - IRELAND

Mossy Trees, Killarney National Park - County Kerry, Ireland

The trail to Torc Waterfall in Killarney National Park winds through a forest of moss-covered trees, with a stream to one side. After a light rainfall, which increased the flow of the waterfall and the rush of the stream, the sun started to peek through the trees.

Torc Waterfall, Killarney National Park - County Kerry, Ireland

A few miles from Killarney, in the expansive Killarney National Park is the magnificent Torc Waterfall. A short walk through moss covered trees with the stream flowing beside, rewards you with a view of the 65 foot high waterfall, which is especially robust after a heavy rainfall.

Owengariff River – Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland

The Owengariff River flows from Devil’s Punch Bowl Lake on Mangerton Mountain over Torc Waterfall, and then out to Muckross Lake in the expansive Killarney National Park. After a heavy rainfall, the water roars over Torc Waterfall and pushes through the moss covered rocks as it winds down this river.

Looscaunagh Lough - Killarney National Park, Ireland

Along the Ring of Kerry route between Moll’s Gap and the Ladies View is the southernmost lake within Killarney National Park. It was late in the day, so the sun was setting and the air was still, creating this tranquil scene and beautiful reflection.

Out of Service, Nimmo’s Pier – Galway, Ireland

Cross the river to Galway’s West End and what was formerly the old fishing village of Claddagh outside the city walls, and stroll down Claddagh Quay to enjoy a perfect view back to the houses along the Long Walk. You soon come to Nimmo’s Pier, which has been the sea entrance to Galway since 1830. Today you will find local fisherman harvesting oysters, swans gliding through the harbor, and these weather-worn fishing boats pulled out of service for some much-needed care.

Cathedral, Cross of the Scriptures and Cemetery, Clonmacnoise Monastery - County Offaly, Ireland

Founded in the 6th century on the banks of the River Shannon, the strategic location of Clonmacnoise Monastery on the major east-west land route through the bogs of central Ireland helped it become a major center of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade. The cathedral was built in the early 10th century, and the west doorway has been recently restored. The 4-meter high Cross of the Scriptures, carved from sandstone, is one of the most skillfully executed of the surviving high crosses in Ireland.   The cemetery includes numerous high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe.