March snow in Connemara

It is a rare thing indeed to have a March snow in Connemara these days. 

Apparently this year 2015, there is snow in many places not only in Europe but across the ocean as well. All rather unusual and for some freaky and bothersome but for those like me who can not wait for an unusual circumstances to grab the camera and go out taking photos this was the perfect excuse!!

So here are a few shots from that gorgeous Sunday morning when I woke up and there was a lovely dusting of March snow in Connemara.

 

Thanks for being here ;-)

Thinking of Oughterard

Today I was planning of posting something entirely different but then I came across those images of Oughterard in my data base and I just had to work on them a little and share them with everyone.

So here you go guys, here is me thinking of Oughterard:

Sunrise stars on Main street

Busy summer Oughterard, I just love the flags 

Crossing the bridge on Clifden Road N59

The best seat in Oughterard park 

The view from the surrounding hills towards Oughterard and the Lough Corrib

A beautiful random house from town

Nothing beats a sunset on the pier

Thanks for being here

More images from Oughterard can be found through the links on the right side of the posts

Oughterard in July

I have to admit that this year the weather is rather good compared to the last 5-6 years. 

This very fact, I noticed, certainly attracts far more tourists than usual. This is vital for Connemara since most of the local businesses rely on the summer trade to survive. Hopefully this year will be good for everyone!!!

So I grabbed my camera last week or so and walked around town to take a few snaps.

Here is what I found. Enjoy. Oughterard in July - green, lush and colourful. 

I started out on Cregg Road and admired the green.

I arrived in town at the petrol station and went down the Main road

This window changes decoration regularly. Here you can find how it looked last year

I love that sign, I think it is so colourful.

This is the newly opened cafe and restaurant in town

This is where you can get all your fishing equipment 

From here we go on Station road

Book a room at the hostel and have a few fishing lessons as well

And we finish with these lovely pink hydrangeas I found at the car park 

Thanks for staying with me. See you soon