Irish Cultural Heritage

Ireland | Inishbofin Photo Essay

Ireland has some beautiful islands off its coast.  I've been to a few but none stand out as much as Inishbofin off the coast of Co. Galway.  I was lucky to visit Inishbofin on a college field trip a few years ago for an Adventure Tourism module.  Of course it wasn't all fun and games… Continue reading Ireland | Inishbofin Photo Essay

Ireland, Irish Cultural Heritage

Ireland | A Galway Christmas Photo Essay

Christmas is a special time for me.  It's even more special when I get to experience it in my adopted city, Galway.  Every year in mid-November the Christmas Market is opened and the Christmas lights are turned on to great fanfare.  There's a buzz around the city now.  Take a look for yourself. Have you… Continue reading Ireland | A Galway Christmas Photo Essay

Ireland, Irish Cultural Heritage

Ireland | Connemara Photo Essay

The wild and rugged landscape of the region of Connemara in the west of Ireland is like nothing I've seen before. It is where the famous Connemara Marble is mined. The mountains reflect the different shades of green that can be found in the marble. It's truly a sight to behold. It's also where the… Continue reading Ireland | Connemara Photo Essay

Galway, Irish Cultural Heritage

Ireland | Inchagoill Island

Inchagoill Island is a small island on Lough Corrib in Co. Galway.  Inchagoill comes from the Irish 'Inis an Ghaill' meaning 'Island of the Stranger'.  This special island is home to a number of ancient monastic ruins, some of which date back to the 5th century.  Teampall na Naoimh (Church of the Saints) and St.… Continue reading Ireland | Inchagoill Island