Onion Rings
Onion Rings
 The Big Fish
The Big Fish
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Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall
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Along the trail
Along the trail
 Portnaboe Bay
Portnaboe Bay
 Giant's Causeway
Giant's Causeway
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Drive by History
Drive by History
 The Great Liberator
The Great Liberator
 Winged Victories
Winged Victories
 Trinity College
Trinity College
 Ring of Kerry
Ring of Kerry
 Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle
 Blarney Castle Tower
Blarney Castle Tower
 Blarney Bell Tower
Blarney Bell Tower
Scenes in Scenes
Scenes in Scenes
 Cobh's Washing
Cobh's Washing
 Pet Goat
Pet Goat
 Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher
 Panarama
Panarama
 O'Brien's Tower
O'Brien's Tower
 Dairy Love
Dairy Love
Onion Rings
Onion RingsOfficially knowns as the “Spirit of Belfast” this public art sculpture unveiled in 2009 is located on Arthur Square. But what I love about Belfast is that the locals give most art their own name - this is known as the Onion Rings.
The Big Fish
The Big FishThis 10m (32ft) salmon was commissioned in 1999 to celebrate the regeneration of the River Lagan and the historic importance of the site. The outer “skin” of the fish is ceramic tiles decorated with texts and images relating to the history of Belfast.
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Belfast City Hall
Belfast City HallIn 1888 Queen Victoria granted Belfast the status of the city and it was agreed that a grand and magnificent building was required to reflect this new status. City Hall opened its doors in August 1906, at a time of unprecedented prosperity for the city of Belfast.
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Along the trail
Along the trailNever underestimate the journey! The short walk to the Giant’s Causeway (a little over a kilometre) provides views of the Atlantic Ocean on one side of the path and a dramatic cliff face on the other. There are various other trails and routes to get to the famous stones, no path will disappoint.
Portnaboe Bay
Portnaboe BayThe Giant's Causeway is a UNESCO heritage site and was was formed by a giant lava flow over sixty million years ago; or competing giants, depending on what one believes.
Giant's Causeway
Giant's CausewaySome of over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns that make up the Giant’s Causeway, a world UNESCO heritage site and identified as the 4th greatest natural wonder in the UK. Although most of the columns are hexagonal, there are some with up to 8 sides measuring in height to almost 40 feet!
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Drive by History
Drive by HistoryThe 1916 Easter Rising, aimed to end British rule in Ireland was led by Irish Republicans. Some of the fighters as depicted in this mural included about 60 women from the Cumman na mBan female paramilitary organisation.
The Great Liberator
The Great LiberatorThere is a great statue in the centre of Dublin, a memorial to Daniel O’Connell ((1775-1847), a nationalist leader who believed in peaceful tactics to achieve change. The monument also known as the “great liberator” has Daniel at the top with various others representing Irish figures and Society below him. But to look carefully at the arms of the monument you can see the bullet holes from the Easter Rising of 1916.
Winged Victories
Winged VictoriesAt the base of the Daniel O’Connell monument are 4 arch angels, each representing a virtue of Daniel: courage, eloquence, fidelity and patriotism and also representing each of the 4 provinces of Ireland.Marked by the history of the 1916 Easter Rising, 3 of the angels have bullet holes (2 on the chest and 1 on the arm) .
Trinity College
Trinity CollegeWander the grounds and take in the architecture of Ireland’s first university founded by Queen Elizabeth in 1592, allowing women to study there in 1904. Fun facts: Allegedly there are ‘secret’ tunnels underneath the collegeTrinity college an an income of 300 million and 700 million value of assetsThe Library stores a copy of every book printed in UK and Ireland
Ring of Kerry
Ring of KerryThe trail in County Kerry that constitutes the Ring of Kerry is a visual feast offering views of vistas that are quintessential Ireland at it’s best.
Blarney Castle
Blarney CastleNear Cork, Blarney Castle built in 1446 the castle houses the infamous blarney stone that you can kiss to receive the gift of “eloquence”.
Blarney Castle Tower
Blarney Castle Tower
Blarney Bell Tower
Blarney Bell Tower
Scenes in Scenes
Scenes in ScenesThe views around travelling through the towns around the Ring of Kerry.
Cobh's Washing
Cobh's WashingCobh is a port town in County Cork made famous from being the last port of call for the Titanic and the point of embarkation during mass emigrations. It’s a really sweet town and this scene seemed very reminiscent of the time period for which Cobh is known.
Pet Goat
Pet GoatWearing a sweater with sheep while posing with your pet goat - this is the good life! The look of contentment on that goats face makes me smile every-time, it’s like the goat holds the answers to the secrets of life.
Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of MoherThe cliffs extend for 14 kilometres. rising upwards to a hight of almost 400 ft about the ocean. Recognized as a UNESCO Geopark it’s the most popular tourist destination in Ireland. Walking along the cliffs you are immediately in awe of the height and beauty of the cliffs and the overall views from over the ocean.
Panarama
PanaramaThere are 3 viewing platforms to see different vantage points of the cliffs and in total providing a full 360 degree experience.
O'Brien's Tower
O'Brien's TowerLocal landowner Corenelius O’Brien built this tower near the highest point of the Cliffs, as a viewing area for 19th century visitors. The tower has been restored and continues to be a highlight for visitors today seeing out walking along the cliffs.
Dairy Love
Dairy Love….and the views at the Cliffs of Moher continue with fields of cows grazing and flocks of sheep.
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