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 ;-)

A golden day in CONNEMARA

One day with beautiful golden light in Connemara. It's all you need and all you ever wanted...

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Christmas magic in Moycullen

This post will be a bit different than the usual stroll through the woods or rambling through he countryside. This is going to be all about the magic of Christmas since it is hanging in the air already. And it is going to be all about the little cozy village of Moycullen, Co Galway.

If you happen to drive through Moycullen in the evening or late afternoon at this time of the year you will think that you are passing by the magical land of Christmas. 

Yes indeed, this happens to be the well-known and adored White Gable restaurant and the adjoining Enjoy cafe and shop, all sprinkled with Christmas lights from head to toe. The site in the darkness is magical and enchanting. It certainly beckons passers by to come over and discover all the delights and present possibilities inside!! And I am not even going to mention the sampling of all the fantastic menu options and yummy goodies available in there.

So join me for some urban exploration and a bit of Christmas magic in Moycullen and the White gable.

 

Work starts from early in the morning 

And when you pass, don't hesitate, just stop and drop in..... 

Christmas magic awaits  

Knockkillaree on the map

There is a lovely place just out of Oughterard called, Knockkillaree, fantastic word with fabulous spelling. In the beginning, when I just arrived here, it took me ages to remember how to write it.  

I am absolutely fascinated by the Irish names. I love investigating the Surveyors map and reading the local names of villages, rivers, loughs and so on.

Well, I am a map lover, I love to know where I am and I simply enjoy the view of a good detailed map. I am sure that there is someone out there that agrees with me. Reading maps is fun and can be very interesting and informative. I never go anywhere without a good map of the area I am visiting, not the tourist stuff, that has really nothing in it, but the serious, down to business, surveyor's maps with all the details and every little road. For my photo walks I like to go off the beaten paths and to investigate the tiny roads where the tourist don't go. And for that reason I need more information than can be found on a normal tourist map.

For example, if you have the usual map, you won't find Knockkillaree -  a fantastic little corner, just off the N59, on the way to Aughnanure castle. Only a few minutes after the golf course, on the left side, there is a little dirt road that sets off towards the Lough Corrib and The Waterfront House Country home - a fabulous bed and breakfast. I have heard only positive and happy comments from people that have stayed there.

This was my walking ground for a year and I loved it. The scenery is fabulous. You start through the bogs and then you are surrounded by gorgeous pines and the fabulous feeling of peace and the sweet aroma of pine needles. Fantastic combination.

Recently I went back and took a few shots. Those I share with you today.

With my photos I wish to put Knockkillaree on every map. 

Thank you for staying here with me