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Dingle Peninsula - Dunquin and the Blaskets at Sunset

19 February 2020Photo Tours BlogDarren McLoughlin

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Here in the image above, the sun begins to set on the Atlantic, on Ireland's most westerly peninsula with the Blasket Islands lying just offshore.

Exploring Ireland in the COVID-19 Pandemic

23 September 2020Guide to IrelandDarren McLoughlin

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Castles and Cows, Harry Avery's Castle

5 February 2020Photo Tours BlogDarren McLoughlin

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This scene reminded me of another castle, more famous, from my own County Antrim which I also photographed with a cow in front:...

Blue Hour - Early Morning Swim at Dublin's Forty Foot

19 September 2020Guide to IrelandDarren McLoughlin

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I have of course written here on Panoramic Ireland about the 40-foot, where I mentioned that the water is definitely not 40 feet deep. The name of this small coastal area in Sandycove comes from the 40th Regiment of...

Golden Light in the Sperrins, Spurs and Geography

31 January 2020Photo Tours BlogDarren McLoughlin

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Farming is the mainstay of the local economy and the Sperrins retain a traditional charm that much of the rest of Ireland has lost over the years due to, in places, uncontrolled rural development.

Bective Abbey, County Meath

15 September 2020Guide to IrelandDarren McLoughlin

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Filming of The Last Duel takes place in September and October 2020.

Panoramic Ireland's 500th Post

23 January 2020Photo Tours BlogDarren McLoughlin

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This post marks Panoramic Ireland 's 500th blog post here on panoramicirelanc.com.

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Update - Ireland September 2020

10 September 2020Guide to IrelandDarren McLoughlin

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Dublin and Limerick are experiencing large increases of cases, more so than the three counties of Laois, Offaly and Kildare that had restrictions of movement placed on them for several weeks in August.

Foggy Days and Photography - Make the Most of Not Ideal Weather

23 January 2020Photo Tours BlogDarren McLoughlin

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It's a simple tip, to go to locations that suit the weather.

River Liffey, Dublin and the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

8 September 2020Guide to IrelandDarren McLoughlin

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A colourful day in the Irish capital, the River Liffey reflecting some of the colour of the sky and the quayside buildings.

The Peninsulas of Donegal

21 January 2020Photo Tours BlogDarren McLoughlin

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Donegal is Ireland's most northerly county, its peninsulae jutting out into the North Atlantic with Malin Head being the northernmost point on the island.

Croagh Patrick, Halfway - Close to Sunset on the Mountain

3 September 2020Guide to IrelandDarren McLoughlin

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Croagh Patrick measures 764m and almost all of that is climbed from sea level so it is a big climb, the gradient in places is incredibly steep and loose scree but the views, on a good day, are worth the effort.