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Dublin's Four Courts and River Liffey

13 March 2018Guide to IrelandDarren McLoughlin

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One of the city's finest buildings the Four Courts is seen here with reflections in the River Liffey at sunset.

Dublin and the River Liffey - Reflections

11 June 2018Photo Tours BlogDarren McLoughlin

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The still of a calm day in Dublin, Ireland's capital city and its famous River Liffey reflecting all above.

The Cathedral Door

9 March 2018Guide to IrelandDarren McLoughlin

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This is a door that I have photographed often, having featured in my first book Portrait of Armagh.

Northern Ireland's Dark Hedges

9 June 2018Photo Tours BlogDarren McLoughlin

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This avenue of beech trees has become arguably Ireland's most photographed road, I've written about it before here on Panoramic Ireland of course but this is one of my favourites from 2006, long before this scenic road...

Ireland's Snowy Country Roads

2 March 2018Guide to IrelandDarren McLoughlin

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A few weeks ago I was hiking in the Irish mountains covered with snow and thought to myself that this is probably the last time until the end of the year that I will be able to photograph snow.

Great Weather, Sunny Days and Green

4 June 2018Photo Tours BlogDarren McLoughlin

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The sunny days of summer are here in Ireland.

Beast from the East, Storm Emma - Snow in Ireland

2 March 2018Guide to IrelandDarren McLoughlin

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This image is from Armagh City, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, being the site of an ancient fort, Navan Fort, and the place where Saint Patrick established his principal church in Ireland in 444 AD.

Irish Donkeys – Photos, Facts & Where to See Them in Ireland

2 June 2018Photo Tours BlogDarren McLoughlin

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Irish donkeys are one of the most characterful sights in the Irish countryside, often seen in fields, farm lanes and rural landscapes across Ireland.

The Snowdrop, Life in Winter - Ireland

26 February 2018Guide to IrelandDarren McLoughlin

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There are many varieties of snowdrop, its latin name Galanthus and its Irish name Plúirín sneachta, a non-native plant in Ireland, it is widely naturalised and now grows in woodlands, beside streams and in the country's...

On the Road Again, Ireland

27 May 2018Photo Tours BlogDarren McLoughlin

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A busy few weeks has seen me covering various parts of Ireland as a travel photographer leading photography tours and workshops.

A Little Winter Colour in Ireland, Gorse on the Mountainside

25 February 2018Guide to IrelandDarren McLoughlin

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Today I headed into the mountains, camera in hand as always, I found some of the most colourful plants to be found in the Irish countryside - gorse or Ulex europaeus also known as furze or whin.