Contributions of the group Beautiful Ireland

HWW Tyrone House Kilcolgan County Galway Ireland 22nd April 2016

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:45:32 +0000

Designed by John Roberts Tyrone House was built in 1779 for Christopher French St. George, part of an old Co. Galway family with Norman Irish roots.

Empty since 1905, the house was torched by the IRA during the War of Independence in 1921 when the house was rumoured to be a base for the Black & Tan army. An elderly and bed-bound caretaker was reputed to be inside at the time, but the IRA carried his bed, bedding and furniture downstairs, put him in one of the out-offices and then set the place alight.

It has lain derelict since but many of the valuable architectural features have been removed. It is a very atmospheric and melancholy sight especially at sunset.

HWW to everyone. Enjoy the day.

Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:57:53 +0000

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A UNESCO World Heritage site under the care of the National Trust.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/giants-causeway

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant%27s_Causeway

HBM Cong Co. Mayo Ireland 29th November 2010

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:51:57 +0000

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The village of Cong is well-known as Inisfree the village setting for the 1952 film The Quiet Man starring John Wayne & Maureen O'Hara. The connections with the film have led to the area becoming a tourist attraction.

Pat Cohan’s Bar as seen in the film has been tarted up and sells itself today as a Gastro Pub!

HBM to everybody & the top of the morning to you!

HWW Cong Co. Mayo Ireland 29th November 2010

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:30:38 +0000

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The village of Cong is well-known as Inisfree the village setting for the 1952 film The Quiet Man starring John Wayne & Maureen O'Hara. The connections with the film have led to the area becoming a tourist attraction.

The evening light tints the whole village with a warm glow on this icy winter day.

HWW to everybody. Have a great day.

HFF Ashford Castle Cong Co. Mayo Ireland 29th November 2010

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:51:24 +0000

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Ashford Castle Hotel near the village of Cong is an impressive building but so are the grounds seen here at sunset.

We spent a few days there for my wife's birthday back in 2010. A cold and snowy few days but the sun shone.

Founded in 1228 by the Anglo-Norman De Burgo and then captured by the English Lord Bingham in 1589 it was bought by the Guiness family in 1852. It has been rebuilt and extended many times. It became a hotel in 1939 and was doubled in size in 1970. Not cheap but a great place to stay.

HFF to everyone. Have a great weekend.

traditional farm truck

nobody@ipernity.com (Isisbridge) — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:55:34 +0000

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photo by Roolooth

kitchen dresser

nobody@ipernity.com (Isisbridge) — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:55:27 +0000

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photo by Roolooth

Cork and Kerry mountains

nobody@ipernity.com (Isisbridge) — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:52:53 +0000

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photo by Roolooth

Loch Gur

nobody@ipernity.com (Francis Taylor) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:08:19 +0000

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Loch Gur is in County Limerick in Ireland. It is surrounded by a number of archaeological sites and historic monuments including a Neolithic stone circle, three crannogs, some Iron Age houses, an early church and two castles. A good place to visit.

HFF Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge Ballintoy Co. Antrim 11th July 2006

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Thu, 25 May 2023 05:13:43 +0000

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Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen in 1755 and today is a National Trust site. You don't have to be scared of heights as the bridge swings 100ft above the sea linking the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede.

The bridge is located on the North Antrim Coastal Path and road, 7 miles from Giant's Causeway, ½ mile from Ballintoy village.

For the avoidance of doubt this shot is looking back from the island to the mainland & yes I did cross the bridge! And yes it was a bit scary!! Well worth it though.

HFF to everyone. Enjoy your weekend - hopefully in the sun!

Croagh Patrick from Westport Co. Mayo, Ireland 1st December 2010

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:30:52 +0000

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The light was going but Croagh Patrick was catching the last winter rays. Seen from Westport Co. Mayo.

A Eucalyptus tree at dusk

nobody@ipernity.com (Francis Taylor) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:31:16 +0000

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This tree is in my daughter's garden in Ireland.

Looking for that pot of gold.

nobody@ipernity.com (Francis Taylor) — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:56:39 +0000

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Taken by my daughter, an archaeologist, who was directing this excavation in Ireland. They never did find the pot of gold, perhaps they were digging in the wrong place.

Knightstown Valentia Island Kerry Ireland September 2014

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 08:40:37 +0000

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The Full Irish!

Hand and heart

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:16:27 +0000

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The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas in Galway, Ireland is the largest medieval parish church building in continuous use for religious services. The building was completed in 1320.

The Claddagh (two hands around a heart with a crown) is the symbol of the purity of a dear relationship – friendship (cairdeas), love (grá) and loyalty (dílseacht).

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Ancient glass

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:16:24 +0000

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Stained glass

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:16:19 +0000

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The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas in Galway, Ireland is the largest medieval parish church building in continuous use for religious services. The building was completed in 1320.

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The beauty of stained glass

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:16:14 +0000

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The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas in Galway, Ireland is the largest medieval parish church building in continuous use for religious services. The building was completed in 1320.

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Medieval church

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:16:09 +0000

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The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas in Galway, Ireland is the largest medieval parish church building in continuous use for religious services. The building was completed in 1320.

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River Corrib

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:09:45 +0000

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Galway Ireland

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