The annual Kilmacanaogue Horse Show was held yesterday in Enniskerry. The weather had started off inclement, but, as the day carried on conditions improved. I tried to document the people and competitions at this event. The photos below represent some of the pictures I took. There were sheep competitions, a weigh the lamb competition, show …
Carrickgollogan
As you can see from the photos below there is a fantastic 360 degree view from the peak of Carrickgollogan, these woods are connected to both the Leadmines and the woods at Barnaslignan Lane. When you walk to the edge of Barnaslignan Wood you can see over the Scalp, which is another great view. Between …
National Bird of Prey Centre
A visit to Russborough House in Wicklow is always enjoyable, this time, we chose to go to the National Bord of Prey Centre located there, and saw some of the over forty birds housed in the Centre. We got to see the end of one of the regular flight displays that the Centres Falconers demonstrate …
Russborough House
Yesterday we took a trip to the always interesting Russborough House in Wicklow. I have been here many times, but today was the first time that they allowed photography during the tour of the house. Our Guide Iris was an incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the House from the Mitford Sisters up to present …
Wicklow DriveĀ
A friend of mine and I went for a drive around Wicklow today. We visited Lough Dan, Lough Tay and Lough Bray. We also paid a visit to the Glencree Centre for Peace and Recocilation, where we had a cup of tea and a sandwich. There was a short river walk with an interesting bridge, …