Tipperary Colours – Blue and Gold in the Irish Landscape
On a recent road trip through the Irish countryside, I came across a field of rapeseed (canola), one of the most widely grown crops used in cooking oils.
With a deep blue spring sky overhead and a bright field of golden flowers, the scene immediately reflected the traditional Tipperary colours of blue and gold.
Appropriately, this photograph was taken in County Tipperary, where those colours are best known from the county’s GAA teams and blue-and-gold striped jerseys.
It was also one of the first days I had been out properly with my camera since starting chemotherapy.
Tipperary Colours in the Landscape
Tipperary’s blue and gold are usually associated with sport, but they also appear naturally in the Irish countryside — blue skies, golden crops and green fields combining into a scene that feels distinctly local to this part of Ireland.
The lengthening days in spring bring these colours out strongly, with fields turning bright yellow under clear skies, particularly in inland counties like Tipperary.
Back Out Photographing
I have been working right through my cancer treatment, with the exception of two weeks post-surgery, but haven’t had much opportunity to get out and explore for myself.
This was one of those first days back — a simple roadside scene, but one that felt worth stopping for.
Photography Tours in Ireland
I continue to run private photography tours and workshops across Ireland, including Dublin, Belfast, Galway, the Giant’s Causeway, Wicklow and Dingle.
If you’re interested in photographing landscapes like this, you can see my Ireland photography tours here or get in touch to discuss locations and dates.
More from Tipperary
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I am also still photographing for clients via darrenmcloughlin.com.
