As ever, at the end of each year, we publish some favourite photos from our West Cork wanderings, like the one above from a memorable day on Long Island. We will caption each photo but apart from that, this post will be text-free. Enjoy!
A pilgrim touches the Sheela-na-Gig, part of the rituals observed during the rounds on St Gobnait’s Day in February
Three Castle Head on a glorious day
The ‘Tate’ – an installation in John Kelly’s Sculpture Garden, Reen Farm, taken during a high summer concert
Lonely ruined cottage near an abandoned mine on the Mizen
These stones at Cashelkeelty on the Beara, part of what was a stone circle, seem to mirror the landscape behind them
The Opium Poppy, a garden escape flourishing as a wild flower along a West Cork boreen
Hungry Hill on the Beara
This Neo-Gothic gate lodge is in Coolkelure
Cobwebs on gorse on a misty morning
The Ballydehob International Turnip Race is off to a good start
We made new friends on one of our island walks
On top of the world, at the Healy Pass, Beara Peninsula
A zen moment at Derreenatra, on the Mizen
Dhurode, with Bird Island, the Mizen
Crookhaven from across the water
From a bygone era, still to be found behind the shop counter at Levis’s in Ballydehob
Blackthorn blossoms, always a welcome sign of spring
Barley Lake is glimpsed as we return over the Caha Pass between Cork and Kerry
Our favourite view during a spectacular winter sunset
Looking forward to a New Year of blogging and picture taking. See you all in 2020!
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This IS the book, Jeff.
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Oh my, each one stirs the heart, and produces much longing to return….
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Good!
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On Sun 29 Dec 2019 at 20:41, Roaringwater Journal wrote:
> Finola posted: ” As ever, at the end of each year, we publish some > favourite photos from our West Cork wanderings, like the one above from a > memorable day on Long Island. We will caption each photo but apart from > that, this post will be text-free. Enjoy! A pilgri” >
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Just beautiful, your photos are always an inspiration, thanks for sharing and a Happy New Year to you both
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Thank you, Sandra. West Cork is the inspiration!
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Really enjoyed the re visits to west cork
Noel wilson ,london.
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I love the timeless stillness of ‘Collars’
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Fantastic Finola and Robert. A great selection.
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Thanks, Noel, from Finola and Robert. 😊
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How to choose just 20!! A great selection showing the huge variety of things Roaringwater Journal covers so well, in words and images. Can’t wait to get exploring again. Here’s to an intrepid 2020.
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Yes, we narrowed down from over 100. And yes to more adventures!
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Simply awesome, sharing some on to the USA and GB, full credits will be attached, as is normal
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Thanks, Jim, and a Happy New Year to you.
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Lovely photos indeed, Finola. I am very partial to the 12 arch bridge in Bally. I have one I took as a screen saver, and I never get tired of it! Happy New Year to you, and thanks for sharing your many great posts!
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Great photos thank you!
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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A wonderful selection. I was amused by the box of collars found in Levis bar 🙂 Wishing you both a great 2020 full of explorations and photo opportunities, happiness and love.
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And the same to you, Agnes! Thank you for all your support.
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A pleasure Finola.
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