When in Ireland it is impossible not to be captured by the beauty of castles and ruins, that are magnificently spread across the country. Two of our favorites sites we stopped at along our road trip to Cork.
The Rock of Cashel
The reputed seat of ancient kings, this immense clump of buildings dates back to the 12th century and houses some of the best collections of medieval architecture and Celtic art in all of Europe.
Cahir Castle
Built in 1142 by the Prince of Thomond, Cahir is a well preserved castle that is now situated in Cahir town center. The castle is surrounded by a river and beautiful park to enjoy a picnic lunch in.
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These are beautiful shots!!!
Thank you Tran!
The color in these shots is fantastic! Of course, Ireland is known for its lovely green… 🙂
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It’s true…there are a million shades of green here!
We just got back from there, yet I am jealous seeing these pictures. Go figure.
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Magnificent pics. Do you get to go inside these castles & explore?
We did in the Rock of Cashel (the picture of the big arch and the painting was on the inside), but not at Cahir (we were too cheap!)
Love the pop of blue behind all these castles!
Thanks Ant! the sky was amazingly blue, the sun was on our side that day 🙂
I love the different perspective you’ve taken with these shots!
Thanks Samuel! We really had a lot of fun playing with the camera at both of these spots.
Ireland through your lens is beautiful!
Ireland is beautiful through any lens…but thank you!! 🙂
Gotta love Ireland for the incredibly beautiful mixture of greenery and ruins/ancient buildings, as well as the history!
Beautiful shots. Have you hit the “Not another AFC!” yet.
That is (another F***ing Castle)
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Haha – not quite yet…but we are looking forward to heading up to the Giant’s Causeway this week…at least just for the change in scenery! 🙂
I’ve never really had an interest in going to Ireland until I saw these pictures. Absolutely stunning!
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Beautiful photos that made my urge to visit Ireland uncontrollable!
great pix as always!
We really enjoyed the Rock of Cashel tour – it’s so old. Thought it was interesting how only six more people can be buried in the cemetery there because you had to be born before a certain date.
I did not know that interesting fact!
Seeing great pictures like that makes me wonder how life was for people in those days. We sometimes think we have it hard now but wow, it must have been harder then
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Beautiful pictures, that huge steeple is amazing!
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Thanks Mark!
Loved this Dalene…inspiring with those great photos. May be spending a lot of time based in UK from next year on so Ireland here we come!
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Oh yes, a trip over to the Emerald Isle is a must!
Beautiful shots!!
And now I’ve got another photo blog to add to my growing collection… 🙂
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Love your photos (as usual)! Keep having fun!
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Just found out yesterday my great, great, great grandmother was born in Cahir. Looked it up and found your photos. Lovely shots.
Now planning a trip to go there. Thanks.