A hidden waterfall tucked behind Greenes in Cork — part history, part magic 🌊💜 📷📸
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Memories of this beautiful sunset from Claremont Beach, Howth this evening last year. The tower featured is part of Howth Lodge Apartments - formerly the site of the Claremont Hotel / Howth Lodge Hotel.
#sunset #claremontbeach #howth #lovedublin #discoverireland
Greer’s Quay, Omeath to Carlingford along the Greenway and then up through the forestry - a really beautiful route. Spoiled for choice around the Carlingford Lough area.
📍Omeath to Carlingford
🗓️ Friday, 27th March
🎹 Lakes of Pontchartrain
#omeath #carlingford #slievefoyewoods #discoverireland
A lush, atmospheric forest scene captured from a low angle. In the foreground, large boulders are completely draped in thick, velvety green moss, illuminated by bright patches of golden sunlight. A heavy, moss-covered tree limb curves gracefully across the top left, framing the view. In the background, a dense stand of dark coniferous trees creates a sense of depth, with light filtering through the needles to create a high-contrast, ethereal "fairytale" mood.
1 YEAR AGO FLASHBACK: Cloon Woods, County Wicklow.
#photography #EastCoastKin #Ireland #Woodlands #NaturePhotography #Moss #ForestFloor #IrishNature #WildIreland #EnchantedForest #DiscoverIreland
A grimacing face leers out from a column in Cormac's Chapel
An odd, slightly lizard like romanesque head carved in sandstone on the wall of Cormac’s Chapel on the Rock of Cashel Tipperary
Five well executed stone carvings of human heads on the chancel arch of Cormac's Chapel
Some faces from the past in Cormac's Chapel on the Rock of Cashel.
Cormac’s Chapel is one of the most spectacular medieval buildings in Ireland. The chapel was consecrated in 1134, and it bears the name of its patron, Cormac Mac Cárthaig, King of Munster.
#Ireland #DiscoverIreland #SpéirGhorm
The Rhythm of the River.
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #WicklowMountains #Ireland #Hiking #NaturePhotography #WildIreland #Landscape #River #Outdoors #smartphonephotography #VisitIreland #IrishLandscape #WicklowWay #GardenOfIreland #MountainStream #FreshAir #ExploreIreland #DiscoverIreland
Part of the Corlea Trackway on display at the Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre. This trackway is made of oak planks laid transversely on large parallel runners.
In today's edition of our Monument Monday newsletter, we explore an ancient routeway, preserved deep in a Longford bog.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #DiscoverIreland #Archaeology 🏺
A serene, eye-level shot of a still pond reflecting a dense, lush woodland. To the right, large, ancient trees with thick, textured, multi-stemmed trunks and dark green needles overhanging the water. A rustic wooden post-and-rail fence sits nestled among vibrant green ferns and lakeside grasses. The lighting is soft and diffused, creating a moody, atmospheric feel with rich shades of emerald, moss, and earthy brown mirrored perfectly in the dark surface of the water.
Emerald Stillness.
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A beautiful moody morning over Carlingford Lough. Some gorgeous sunrise colours looking towards Haulbowline Lighthouse from Ballagan shore, Co. Louth as some birds flew overhead.
#carlingfordlough #ballagan #haulbowlinelighthouse #coastalphotography #discoverireland
A stunning sunrise through some early morning mist. Looking towards Greencastle, Co. Down from Carlingford, Co. Louth. Taken at 6:36am, 19th March.
#irishsunrise #sunrisethroughthemist #carlingford #irelandsancienteast #discoverireland
The shattered ruin of a castle tower, perfectly reflected in the blue waters of Lough Oughter, Cavan
Clogh Oughter Castle • Cavan
The castle was built by William Gorm de Lacy in the 13th century.
Clogh Oughter Castle was the very last Irish stronghold to fall to Cromwell’s forces when it was bombarded by cannon until the garrison finally surrendered.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #DiscoverIreland
A view through one of the cloister arches to the tower of Jerpoint Abbey. The carving of a dragon like beast can be seen on the cloister arch.
In today's edition of our MonumentMonday newsletter, we take a trip to Kilkenny to visit a true medieval marvel – the wonderful Jerpoint Abbey.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Kilkenny #Medieval #DiscoverIreland #IrelandTravel
Greenore Port silhouetted at sunrise this morning. Photos taken from Carlingford, Co. Louth.
#sunrisesilhouettes #greenoreport #carlingford #beautifulmornings #discoverireland
📍Carlingford, Co. Louth
🗓️ 8th March, 2026
🎶 Beautiful Dreamer by Stephen Foster
A stunning morning in Carlingford earlier today. Lots of bird song and a beautiful sunrise from the horizon - over Cranfield and Greenore Port.
#carlingford #countylouth #sunrise #discoverireland
What's On in Donegal in March 2026?
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#donegal #ireland #irish #donegalireland #travel #discoverdonegal #lovindonegal #discoverireland #visitdonegal #irelandtravel #lovedonegal #visitireland
Clondalkin Round Tower. A tall tapering tower of stone with a conical cap, with a pale blue sky behind.
In today's edition of our free #MonumentMonday email newsletter, we visit Clondalkin to see one of Ireland's oldest, and finest, round towers.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Archaeology 🏺 #DiscoverIreland
A bright, tranquil daytime scene featuring a steep, grassy earthen mound sitting beside a calm, dark pond. The still water perfectly reflects the mound, the surrounding green banks, and the brilliant blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds overhead. Bare winter trees stand in the background. The lighting is crisp and natural, highlighting the rich earthy colours and creating a deeply peaceful, historic atmosphere.
I stumbled upon this gorgeous slice of Norman history mirrored in the waters at Loughcrew Estate Gardens yesterday. A perfectly peaceful moment to pause & soak in the view!
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Loughcrew #CountyMeath #IrishHistory #Motte #Reflections #NatureLovers #DiscoverIreland
Another on this day memory, another Omega sunrise beauty by Haulbowline Lighthouse. Photos taken from Greenore, Co. Louth on this day 2025.
#irishsunrise #haulbowlinelighthouse #onthisday2025 #carlingfordlough #discoverireland
Explore Ireland's legendary landscapes & castles with historian Matt Lewis.
Discover High Kings, St Patrick, Norman invasions.
Watch now: https://youtu.be/ueu0F_Ic5lg?si=JEr0SquNcVmS0pfc
#IrishHistory #CastlesOfIreland #HeritageIreland #HistoryHit #OPWHeritage #DiscoverIreland
📍 Sheep’s Head Loop Walk
Mama and baby strolling along the aptly named Sheep’s Head Loop in West Cork last Saturday morning. It was a foggy, drizzly start, but that didn’t take away from the absolutely stunning scenery.
#westcork #sheepandlamb #sheepsheadloop #discoverireland #curiouscompany
Spray and swell at Hook Head, Co. Wexford
#hooklighthouse #seaspray #hightide #coastalphotography #discoverireland
A rugged, layered rock cliff face drops down into calm, grey-green ocean water. Coastal grasses grow on the uneven top edge of the cliffs. In the background, the rock forms a natural, dark sea arch. The soft lighting highlights the jagged textures and grey-white mineral veins of the stone, evoking a sense of ancient, quiet coastal wilderness.
Wandering the Glen Beach cliff walk. The way the sea carves through these ancient rocks to create hidden sea arches is coastal magic! 🌊
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Wicklow #IrishCoast #Cliffs #SeaArch #Ireland #DiscoverIreland #Hiking
Planning a visit to Dublin in March 2026?
Here are 10 events happening in March:
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#dublin #ireland #irish #dublinireland #dublincity #travel #irlanda #discoverdublin #lovindublin #discoverireland #visitdublin #irelandtravel #lovedublin #visitireland
The remains of the Tullygobban Wedge Tomb on a prominent ridge in the Cavan Burren Park, with a pale blue sky above. The tomb consists of an arrangement of upright stones, with fallen capstones at the far end.
In today's edition of our free #MonumentMonday newsletter, we visit the Cavan Burren to find a stunning landscape that is full of echoes of the past.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Archaeology #Cavan #DiscoverIreland
The entrance to Newgrange Passage Tomb, the image focuses on the large kerbstone in front of the entrance, resplendent with megalithic art
Newgrange viewed across the River Boyne, the river is swollen with the recent heavy rains, while frost covers the fields
Tuatha Members about to enter the 5,000 year old passage tomb at Newgrange
Professor Muiris O'Sullivan leads the group over a bridge crossing the River Boyne
We had a fabulous, if frosty, morning for our Tuatha Tour of Newgrange with Professor Muiris O'Sullivan.
We discussed Neolithic Ireland, the monumental landscape of the Boyne Valley, megalithic art, and more!
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Archaeology #DiscoverIreland
Pretty in Pink 💕
Beautiful sunset clouds and soft pink hues this evening — a lovely change from the recent weather. Looking over Carlingford Lough from the start of the turf road at Omeath, County Louth.
#PrettyInPink #SunsetSkies #CarlingfordLough #Omeath #DiscoverIreland
Calm reflections of the Poolbeg Chimneys from the Bull Wall, Dublin this morning.
#thebullwall #poolbegchimneys #lovindublin #discoverireland #coastalphotography
High tide at Gyles Quay, Co. Louth earlier today. The cormorants were loving it.
#gylesquay #hightide #wavewatching #coastalphotography #discoverireland
A sculpture of St Bernard of Clairvaux on one of the arches inside the cloister of Bective Abbey
In today's edition of our free #MonumentMonday newsletter, we visit a medieval marvel in County Meath.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #DiscoverIreland #IrishArchaeology #Medieval #Archaeology
