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  • Seagull flying across Schull Harbour with Cape Clear in the distance and Copper Point on Long Island to the right
    What do I miss about Ireland?
    I have a question for those of you who didn’t make it to Ireland this year because of the “happenings.”… Read more: What do I miss about Ireland?
  • A beautiful pink and purple sea urchin sitting on the rocks of Schull Harbour in West Cork, Ireland
    A gorgeous sea urchin basking on the rocks at Schull Harbour, West Cork
    Meet Ulla, the sea urchin. I thought Ulla was a perfect name for such a pretty creation. In the movie… Read more: A gorgeous sea urchin basking on the rocks at Schull Harbour, West Cork
  • Looking north from the Mizen Head Signal Station to Dumanus Bay and the Cork and Kerry Mountains - West Core, Ireland
    Amazing view from the Mizen Head Signal Station
    This magnificent view is from one of the lookout areas at the Mizen Head Signal Station. I am looking north… Read more: Amazing view from the Mizen Head Signal Station
  • Smithwick's beer at O'Sullivans Bar Pier Crookhaven West Cork Ireland
    No better place to spend a sunny day in West Cork
    Sitting on the pier at O’Sullivans Bar in picturesque West Cork.
  • Beautiful Barleycove Beach near Crookhaven on Mizen Head in West Cork on sunny day
    Beautiful Barleycove Beach, West Cork
    Walking along the strand at Barleycove looking to Lackenakea while the kids played in the water.
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