From this week's forecast I knew that if the conditions looked right then it would be worth the effort to photograph the sunset, the forecast for today was for better and sunnier conditions but Met Eireann like many forecasting services around the world, are often not accurate in the slightest and that indeed proved right once again.
This summer of course has been very warm and dry, yet the west of Ireland's landscapes often have more interest in the sky than in other parts of Ireland.
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It has been a busy few weeks here in Ireland, I have been photographing all over the island leading photography workshops and tours.
It is also home to locations like this one at Pine Island.
On a bright winter's day the west is full of character for the photographer and visitor alike.
See more like this: Path to the Sun, Ireland in Wnter
I often get asked if it snow in Ireland or does the sun shine in winter in Ireland.
And on certain days it is possible to say yes to both.
This week has seen plenty of snow here in Ireland, and it has also seen lots of blue sky and sunshine - with all three on the same day so I can answer yes to both of the typical questions. Yes, it does snow in Ireland and yes, the sun does shine in winter.
Here, a scene from the mountains of Ireland from a photography expedition above the snowline into the white world of winter.
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As I write this Storm Fionn is hitting Ireland and bringing with it snow, heavy winds and high seas.
It's rather fitting then that last week I climbed a mountain in County Tipperary called Slievenamon, whose Irish name means Mountain of the Women.
This 721m high mountain sits at the end of a long ridge stretching across the south east of Ireland.
It was an important mountain in Irish mythology having been the place chosen by an important mythological figure, often described as a giant, Finn or Fionn MacCumhaill as the site of a race - the winner would be the first woman to ascend Slievenamon who would win Fionn's hand in marriage.
Finn, as you might already know, is the hero/god/giant who created the Giant's Causeway, Lough Neagh and the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea according to legend.
So check out the video of my short ascent of Slievenamon from the green Suir Valley to the white, icy wonderland on top with stunning views of the Munster Vales and the counties of this part of Ireland situated along the driving route known as Ireland's Ancient East, like the present Storm Fionn it was blowing a gale at 721m above sea level.
The video is hosted on YouTube but you can watch it here on this page by playing it.