Photo Tours
Donegal's Friendliest Sheep - Relaxing in the Irish Mountains
No doubt finding mirth at our clumsy perambulation across the narrow, slippy track.
A recent photography tour in County Donegal brought us to the edge of a mountain to photograph the landscape of Ireland’s most northerly county.
The weather was overcast, torrential rain had put an early end to photographic pursuits the previous evening, so despite a long journey across the country we headed off to photograph at least a few of the scenes missed.
Just off the boggy path, sodden from the recent heavy precipitation, we spotted a relaxed sheep just sitting on the edge of a rock.
With a smile it watched our every move, unperturbed by our presence and the glass of our long lenses pointed right at it.
No doubt finding mirth at our clumsy perambulation across the narrow, slippy track.
For a time this was the most photographed sheep in Donegal, and the most accommodating, as it continued with its perfect pose for some time.
A moment of utilitarianism.
On we went in search of waterfalls and ancient ruins.
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Sheep relaxing in Donegal’s rugged mountains
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Good morning. My name is Greg Nevlud, a retired Catholic priest. I have been dear friends with Michael Cannon, a priest who grew up in Letterkenny, County Donegal. Michael now pastors in Sarasota Florida. I began travelling home with Michael every year for 25 years, and the Cannon family is as close as my own family. Michael's Dad, John, became my second father, as my own passed 18 years ago. John died on February 5, 2020. Of course, I was there and even preached at his funeral. The graveyard is in Letterkenny. A majestic setting just below a hillside. On a cold Sunday afternoon, we buried John. I looked up on the hillside and there were sheep grazing. It was a stunning landscape. I am trying to find a print that resembles the moment in time. So far, no success. Is there any way you could help me. I would be most grateful. Thank you.