Croagh Patrick: A Rare Brocken Spectre and Ringed Glory
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A winter climb of Croagh Patrick produced a rare Brocken spectre and full ringed glory over Clew Bay. See the photograph and learn how it forms.
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Guide to Ireland Blog
Travel guides, history, and practical notes on photographing Ireland.
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Searching for and Photographing Comet NEOWISE on a Cloudy Night in Ireland
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Photographing clouds and other scenes as I waited for the sky to darken, I was greeted about an hour after sunset with more and more cloud. Thickening all the while, I eventually lost sight of any open sky.
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Stone Walls in the West of Ireland
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The farmers creating one of the most intensive farming systems in Europe thousands of years ago were mostly livestock farmers, arable crops played some role but animal husbandry was key to the society of ancient Ireland...
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A Walk Along Synge Street, [Sing Street] Dublin
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Just to the right of the opening sequence is No. 40 Synge Street, where the character Raphina lives.
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Ireland - Coronavirus Update, COVID-19 Restrictions on Movement
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The need for everyone to follow the rules and guidance regarding physical or social distancing is obvious, but in some locations in Ireland it is possible to travel for over 100km in one direction while not being able...
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