D&D TRAVEL'S IRELAND 2012, CONTINUED... All images c. 2012, Dennis A. Hubbs, D&D Travel Services, LLC |
A gorgeous day at the beach at Malin Head - as far north as you can go in all of Ireland! |
Cold waters of the North Atlantic fill a tidal pool at Malin Head Beach |
Banba's Watchtower - overlooks Malin Head |
The rocky countryside along R242 near Ballygorman - somewhat barren but nonetheless starkly beautiful landscape... |
Waves of the North Atlantic ocean race ashore along the Inishowen Peninsula |
A small church graveyard - typical of those that dot the Irish landscape, in north County Donegal |
This is a Carndonagh Cross - reputed to be the oldest in Ireland - and likely dating from the 7th century during the time of St. Patrick |
A pillar stone, re-erected next to the cross above, depicts an ecclesiastic carrying a book, crozier and hand bell. The stone was part of an early church founded by Saint Patrick... |
Doe Castle, built by the Mac Sweeney Clan, is now a partly-restored National Monument. The castle is located on Sheephaven Bay in Creeslough and was built in the 15th century, likely around 1425AD. |
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Original slate from floors and ceilings, being used in the restoration |
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A view of Sheephaven Bay from the castle grounds... |
Colorful menu board at a local shop in Ballybofey... |
The sign says it all! |
In downtown Dublin, a statue of Molly Malone as sunset approaches... |
The pedestrian way along Dublin's busy Grafton Street |
Street performers abound... |
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Above six images: Along Grafton Street in the evening - a bustling pedestrian thoroughfare in Dublin's city center, near Trinity College...
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Thanks for your visit! We hope these images will inspire you to come along with us for one of our annual November Getaways to this glorious country! - Donna and Dennis Hubbs [HOME] |
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