Before moving to Ireland in 1999, I had only ever been to Kerry. It’s the birthplace of my father and one of the most beautiful places I’ve been on planet Earth. But it’s not just Kerry. The Emerald Island is truly spectacular and a day rarely goes by when I’m on its soil that I’m not whipping out my camera to try and capture the play of light on the trees or water or the elegance of meadows dotted with cows and sheep, the glorious spring flowers and the regal ruins of towers, churches, castles, and old ancient stone walls.

When it comes to the display of nature, Ireland has no bad angles.

Places around the Emerald Isle

The Burren, County Clare

Historical Castles, Towers and Manor Houses

The Kingdom of Kerry

Roscommon Treasures

Galway: My Other Home Town

Dublin

Inisheer, The Aran Islands

Little Sojourns and Adventures

Holy Well in the Burren

Beyond the Ivy: An old cottage reclaimed by nature

Trove of Crystals: A surprise treasure found in Galway Bay