Galway Cathedral was built from 1958-1965 on the site of the old city prison. It is dedicated to both Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas. One of the most iconic and impressive buildings in the city, it was one of the last great stone cathedrals to be built in Europe.
The Salmon Weir can be seen to the right of the Cathedral as well as the River Corrib with Lough Corrib in the background.
This shot was taken on June 25th 2019 in Newport, Co Mayo in the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way. Newport Harbour is pictured in the foreground with a breathtaking vista of Clew Bay in the middle-ground made even more stunning by the beautiful summer sunset in the background.
This photo was shortlisted for an award by An Taisce’s Love Your Coast Photography Competition.
Keem Bay is located at the western end of Achill Island. The horseshoe like bay boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland, especially the approach road. Keem was recently voted No. 3 in the top 20 beaches in the world by travel magazine - Condé Nast Traveller.
Shot was taken in July 2019 from the Minaun Heights on Achill Island. The Heights provide a breathtaking view on a clear day. In this picture you can see the 3 main beaches of Achill Island - Trawmore (Keel), Dooagh and Keem.
Moore Hall was the house of George Henry Moore and is located near Carnacon in County Mayo on the banks of Lough Carra. The house was built between 1792 and 1795. It was designed by John Roberts who also designed Tyrone House in Galway. The house was burnt down during Irish Civil War in 1923.
Today the ruins still stand and the estate provides walkways and forest trails for all to enjoy. A real must if you are visiting the west of Ireland.
Loop Head is in County Clare and is the headland on the north side of the mouth of the River Shannon. There has been a lighthouse located at Loop Head since 1670 but the current one was built in 1854. An exhibition on the history of Irish Lighthouses is located in the Light Keeper’s Cottage and you can visit the site from March through November each year.
This shot was taken over Galway’s West End in Galway City. The West End is an old part of Galway and has seen resurgence of the last number of years and has many great venues, restaurants and bars.
Galway comes to life at night. The main artery beats through the center of the city from Bohermore in the background to Quay St in the Latin Quarter in the foreground.
Tyrone House is located close to Kilcolgan in County Galway and is easily located by car. The house was built during the 1770s and was designed by John Roberts. Roberts also designed Moore Hall in County Mayo and you can see the resemblance.
The house was destroyed by the IRA in the War of Independence in 1920 as it was rumoured that it was going to be used as an infirmary by the Black and Tans.
