Embrace the Autumn season with golden moments and treasured memories that leave behind a haunting beauty in our minds. What a beautiful time of year when the world is getting ready to sleep for the winter season – the meadows and trees turn to gold, animals are hibernating and the temperatures are dropping. The big sleep …
On a recent visit to some of my favourite parts of the Irish countryside – Connemara and the Mayo coastline, we came upon this charming site Doolough Valley It is located in Co. Mayo, along the Wild Atlantic Way. Doo Lough (in Irish meaning “Black Lake’) Driving through the Valley is a unique experience. It …
The Mystifying Dark Hedges that lured Games of Thrones to make a scene! We toured the magnificent Causeway Coast & Glens, Antrim, Northern Ireland recently. Before we set out, we compiled a list of “things to do”. Top of this list was to pay a visit to: The Giants Causeway and then The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge …
About The Pigeon House The Pigeon House, also referred to as The Poolbeg Generating Station is situated on the River Liffey in Ringsend Dublin. The iconic chimneys are so-called, because of their caretaker John Pidgeon. The story began with the shipping difficulties encountered in navigating Dublin bay around the time of the late 1700’s. Construction work …
I came across the Greek word “Meraki” and its meaning caught my attention. For me, all I could think of was that it had to apply to a painting. This is the nearest English translation: “Meraki” to do something with soul, creativity, or love; to put something of yourself into your work meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) of …
Evening Glow Oil Painting The burning light of the setting sun seeps through the woodland. Languidly, it re-ignites the dormant marshlands An evening glow ensues! Please share this post if you like the painting.
A recent trip from Galway city to Clifden and on to Cleggan left me feeling much inspired. It was a cold and wet day but the constant changing light danced around the rugged landscape, shifting its mood and tone as it contrasted with the Twelve Bens mountain range to the north. Sheep grazed in the surrounding …
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” John Muir (1838 – 1914), Scotland / USA The first walk of the new year through Massey’s Wood, a recreation site, along the Dublin Mountain …
Cruagh Wood, Dublin mountains, pockets of snow littered the landscape as the Spring sunshine and shrill winds competed with one another. The harsh winter had been left behind and the only evidence remaining was the rush of Spring water beating a track through the moss coated rocks, deep into the forest. Cruagh Wood Dublin Mountains …
