29 May 2014

26 May 2014

Corrán Tuathail (1040m)


View along the glen
A short break in the clouds

It is common to let sheep out to pasture in the hills

The summit of Corrán Tuathil (1040m), Ireland´s Highest Peak


23 May 2014

Carraig Phádraig

The Rock of Cashel is a historic site dating from the the 12th century, and was the traditional seat of the Kings of Munster. It is currently administered by the Office of Public Works, but has preservation and restoration projects on-going that have been undertaken  by private corporations. 
The Cathedral at the Rock of Cashel



  
 







Wicklow National Park

Pasturing fields for livestock (Sheep)

View from Sally´s Gap 


Cut peat laid out to dry

Headwaters of the River Liffey


Stream flowing through the Park


6th Century St. Kevin´s Monastery



Flora of Wicklow

The Upper Lake in Glendalough

Visitor Information Center for Wicklow National Park

Example of Wildlife Protection Efforts