OUTLINE: The
fabled ‘Emerald Isle’ with its unique culture, friendly people,
and ‘quaint to the magnificent’ landscape is a special place to
photograph. In many un-spoilt remote parts it’s a nation that
still clings to the past, and that spells ‘photography!’
Ireland, as you'll discover for yourself, is unique because of
these things it’s much more besides. We’ll cover all Ireland,
north and south, in our own unique Travel Images way. Point your
lens at the Mountains of Mourne, Antrim coast, Giants Causeway,
the Donegal peninsula, Connemara, Galway harbor, Cliffs of Moher,
the Dingle peninsula,
MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountain range, Rock of Cashel, castles
and much more.
Clients from the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australasia should depart their home country a day or two prior to Day 1 for on-time arrival in Dublin, Ireland.
DAY
1 | Arrive IRELAND
Arrive Dublin by 11 a.m. to be met by John followed by check into
our comfortable accommodations. After a short break we'll take
lunch together and head out for our first photography at Howth
harbor, and the Baily Lighthouse on the edge of Dublin Bay.
Dinner and the late light photography around boat-dotted Skerries harbor.
Near DUBLIN, 1 night
DAYS 2 and 3 | COUNTY DUBLIN to COUNTY DOWN
Sunrise on Malahide harbor this
morning, then following breakfast we'll then turn north
and head for the Mountains of Mourne in County Down. We'll go
via Balbriggan harbor for boat and lighthouse studies, and as with all our trips we'll pause to photograph the
Irish landscape, and any serendipitous stuff that 'happens'
whenever we take the road less traveled. An afternoon fast track
will place us in the Mountains of Mourne by late afternoon, and we’ll
continue shooting as we head for our 2 night base near Newcastle.
On Day 3, we'll slowly explore the back lanes that skirt the Mournes
to find stone
wall, white-washed cottages, yellow Gorse, sheep and mountains
combining for many interesting studies.
Near NEWCASTLE, 2 nights
DAY 4 | NEWCASTLE to BUSHMILLS
Our last look at the Mountains of Mourne this morning as we go
straight north via Banbridge, Antrim, and Ballymena to Cushenden
where we’ll join the Antrim coast. Nearby Torr Head is worth
another slow ride for a variety of coastal images. On to Dunluce
Castle for the late light on this foreboding, magnificently
situated structure.
Near BUSHMILLS, 1 night
DAYS 5 and 6 |
BUSHMILLS to COUNTY DONEGAL
The pursuit of early light on day 5 will see us at the Giants
Causeway which is the location of the unique hexagonal rock
formations you've longed to photograph! Then away to our new
destination near Donegal with a smattering of stops en-route.
Day 6 will see us exploring farm scenes, bird life and on Muckross
Head. Kilcar is a village noted for it's tweed production and will
be our lunch stop. On to the cliffs of Carrigan Head followed by
peat scenes, and the photogenic Celtic remnants of Glencolumbkille
to round off the day’s excursion. As with every day, we'll
photograph much more besides.
DONEGAL, 2 nights
DAYS
7 and 8 | CONNEMARA
South on Day 7 to Drumkille in County Sligo, W. B. Yeats country,
where we’ll explore some of the terrain that inspired the noted
poet, including the Glencar Falls. Then via Westport and the Eriff
River Valley which lies in the rugged grandeur of Connemara. For
those still up to it, we’ll take a spectacular drive on Sky Road
after supper to close the day.
On Day 8 we'll get intimate with Aasleagh Falls, Leenane, and the
Connemara mountains including the Twelve Bens and Lough Inagh.
Tudor-Gothic Kylemore Abbey will also attract our emulsions today.
CLIFDEN, 2 nights
DAY
9 | GALWAY and the CLIFFS of MOHER
Early light on Clifden this morning, then Irish bogs and rocks
line our drive to remote Roundstone. Then on to Galway via the
‘Quiet Man’ cottage. Galway City and the harbor with its flock
of Mute Swans are options, then on into County Clare to take in
Dunguaire Castle and explore the volcanic 'Burren', including the
Poulnabrone Dolmen. Our day will be topped of with the grand
Cliffs of Moher in the evening light.
LISDOONVARNA, 1 night
DAYS 10, 11 and 12 |
COUNTY KERRY
We’ll take in Doolin before heading off southwards via thatched
Adare into County Kerry today, probably the most ‘Irish’ of
Ireland's counties, and where the ‘rush hour’ is something of
another time and place. While spending 3 nights in Killarney, one
day will be given to exploring the very photogenic Dingle Peninsula
where the movie ‘Ryan's Daughter’ was filmed. Another day will
be given to the
MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountain range, Ireland's
highest peaks
including the Gap of Dunloe and the Black Valley. Also colorful
Sneem, and the gardens at nearby
Muckross House.
KILLARNEY, 3 nights
DAY 13 | CASHEL and DUBLIN
After 'mopping up' in the Killarney region we'll turn eastwards
stopping for green, rolling landscapes etcetera. The
highlight of the day will be in County Tipperary at Cashel.
The Rock of Cashel is both historic [10th century] and
photogenic, and an hour or two at this spectacular site will be
most worthwhile. On to Dublin with a stop for our
last relaxing dinner together, and some packing before retiring
for the night.
Near DUBLIN, 1 night
DAY 14 | Flights home
Breakfast together for the last time on this trip, and rides to
Dublin Airport for morning flights and arrival home on the same
calendar day.
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