From Ireland

From Ireland

From Ireland

From Ireland

Storm, Lahinch, co Clare

From Ireland

Blanery Castle and Gardens, near Cork, Ireland

From Ireland

Dun Aonghasa, Dun Aengus, Angus' Fort, Inishmore, Aran Islands, on 300ft high clif

From Ireland

From Ireland

Tram from Sutton to the Hill of Howth, 1959

Powerscourt gardens, Ireland

Beautiful Ireland

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Clonmacnoise is an Early Cristian site founded by St.Ciaran in the mid-6th century on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches (10th-13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe.

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Bunratty Castle and Folk par, Co. Clare, Ireland. From cousin.

Ireland: The unique beauty of Iralnd's landscape and its rich historic, literery and artistic associations have long made it a favourite resort for tourists. Encompassing a wealth of natural beauty within its modest dimensions, Ireland boasts a landscape which is as much diverse as it is gratifying. The scenic grandeur is set off by Ireland's position. Standing in the path of both the prevailing westerly winds of the Atlantic and the warming currents of the Gulf Stream, Ireland enjoys an equable climate which gives the country its unique fresh appearance.

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Dublin, capital of Ireland, was founded by Viking pirates over a thousand years ago. The lovely city stands at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains, facing Dublin bay and is famousfor its magnificent Georgian architecture and spacious streets. Through it flows the swathe of the river Liffey, which rises in the heart of the Wicklow hills. O'Connell Street, the main thoroughfare, croses the river by O'Connell Bridge.

Postcard from my cousin, Dingle, Co Kerry.

Powerscourt is one of Europe's great treasures and Ireland's most famous House & Gardens gracing the Wicklow mountains, 20 km from Dublin city centre. In 1908 a Japanese garden was laid out on reclaimed bogland to the south of the Triton pond. A series of concentric paths leads the visitor around the garden which features a pagoda, stone lanterns and several bridges over a stream. Palnting in this area includes Japanese maples, azaleas and Chinese Fortune Palms (Trachycarpus fortunei).
Enniskerry, Co.Wicklow, Ireland, www.powerscourt.ie

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Glendalough (Gleann Da Loch - "Valley of the Two Lakes") is a fascinating monastic settlement in a spectacular natural setting just an hour south of Dublin. Founded by St. Kevin, a hermit monk who died about 618 AD. The extensive ruins include several early churches, a graceful round tower, and various sites associated with the life of St.Kevin. www.glendalough.ie

Howth, CoDublin, Ireland

Those are some free postcards from Howth, Ireland.
Howth - Home of the Dublin Bay Prawn - really is magic place, I was there at beginning of nowember, 2011. www.howthismagic.com

Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny Castle, Co Kilkenny - Aerial View

St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny. St. Canice's Cathedral dates from the 13th century and is thought to be built on the site of the 6th century church of St. Canice. Once a roofless ruin, much repair and restoration has been carried out over the years, but the Cathedral has retained many of its original features such as the Round Tower - a relic of the ancient church, and stepped battlements. The interior has many fine medieval monumens dating from 1285, effigies and other sculptures.

Skerries, Co.Dublin, Ireland

Skerries Mills: The largest of the two windmills (with 5 wings) at Skerries was originally built arround the end of the 18th century. Today it is part of the Skerries Mills Visitor Centre and Tourust Attraction. Building on the right side is Skerries watermills.

Skerries North Beach approaching the Harbour.

Hook Lighthouse, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Hook Head: This long, narrow rock - bound peninsula is situated to the south west of Fethard and is noted for the beauty of the corals found in the carboniferous limestone. The Hook Head Lighthouse guards the approach to Waterford Harbour. Haw I understud, The Hook Head Lighthouse in one of the oldest still working lighthouses in the world.

Postcard from my cousin: Historic Wexford, Ireland: Views of the Hook Lighthause, the Dunbrody Famine ship and Tacumshane Windmill.

New Ross, Co.Wexford, Ireland

New Ross, set on a steep hill overlooking the River Barrow, is one of the oldest towns in County Wexford, Ireland. Its narrow winding streets give it an old world charm. New Ross is steeped in history and is an exellent centre for touring the surrounding area. There are many places of interest in the town such as the 13th century church of St.Mary and the Three Bullet Gate, in which three cannon balls from Cromwell's bombardment lodged.

Dunbrody: The original Dunbrody was a three - masted barque built in Quebec, Canada, for the Graves family of New Ross, Co.Wexford in 1845. She carried many emigrants to the new world from 1845 - 1870. The Dunbrody Project involved the construction of a full scale sea - going replica. The Dunbrody was finished in early 2001 and has been opened to visitors since 1st May, 200 at the quaysude in New Ross.

Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland

Kilmainham Gaol - Interior View - East Wing, Dublin, Ireland

Civil War - Officers and Men of Free State Army with two Prison warders outside Kilmainham Gaol, 1923