County Clare

15th Century Dysert O'Dea Castle framed in Spring Tree Branches

Dysert O’Dea Castle framed in Spring Branches

Tree branches preparing to sprout their Spring leaves frame the imposing Medieval architecture of Dysert O’Dea Castle in County Clare, Ireland. Narrow bow-slit windows penetrate the thick stone walls of this stronghold of the...

Irish Spring County Clare Sunrise

Irish Spring County Clare Sunrise

After a restless week of unsettled, and at times, downright ornery weather, Mother Nature served up a lovely Irish Spring sunrise over the County Clare, Ireland, countryside. Days are getting noticeably longer, with brighter...

Hail Stones in Irish Spring

Hail Stones in Irish Spring

An early Spring storm pelted County Clare with large hail stones and lightening strikes, as Winter battles to maintain its dominance over the Irish countryside. The coin is a one-cent Euro piece, about the...