Ireland. March 2010

[miller]

Saw Ryans thread of pics of his own country and a beauty spot and i thought id share some of these snaps i took from my holidays in Ireland recently, namely County Kerry and the Dingle Penninsula. The scenery was stunning and made me think why so many people long to see foreign shores when there is equal beauty on their own doorstep!

So hands up who thinks it rains constantly in Ireland

Valentia Island, looking inland or 'up penninsula'









One of the most easterly points of Europe, looking out to the Atlantic. Next stop America. The two Islands in the background are the 'Skelligs' with the larger one being 'Skellig Michael' being prominent for christianity and retreating monks


One of my favourite pics, caught these two young uns having a nap on the warm hillside! What a place to sleep cant get much better than that eh!




Castlegregory Strand


And finally a trip to Dingle isnt complete without going to visit their resident Bottlenose Dolphin called 'Fungie'. He arrived in 1984 and hasnt left since, he appears for all boats coming in and out of the harbour. The town has built a lot of tourism based on this remarkable Dolphin.



and a short Vid clip of said famous resident!
http://www.youtube.com/user/legnumvr.../0/2fp88Wbc7UM

Hope you like!

Mike

[Nick Mann]

Some fantastic scenery bud! I have only been to Ireland once - a day trip to Dublin when I was about 7... I think I need to go again.

One small criticism - can you get the horizon horizontal? It made me sea-sick!

[Atik]

Liking the pics. Some awesome scenery there

[WildCards]

Looks fantastic Mike, did you take your bike? I reckon there'd be some good riding there.

[miller]

Looks fantastic Mike, did you take your bike? I reckon there'd be some good riding there.

I did, she cost me a fortune in Guinness

[WildCards]

Ooh, I just fancy some Guinness. Place in Leicester has started doing Guinness red, what fantastic stuff that is!

[Mark 4]

Nice pics Mike, how about a CVR4 run over there in the summer ?

[kiteman]

Nice pics Mike, how about a CVR4 run over there in the summer ?

Now theres an idea, you think people might be interested ????

[Mark 4]

Well I bloody would be.

[aboo]

I could be depending when.

[lancerevo3]

im on for a clubvr4 run in ireland

[kiteman]

I'd be happy to check out the possibilities of an Ireland meet.
Lets know what people have in mind, maybe a 4 day weekend around a track day.
Or maybe a tour of Ireland over a 4 day weekend.
For example, monday august 2nd is a bank holiday here, which would be an ideal 4 day weekend.
Just a few ideas that spring to mind, so over to you guys to come up with a few suggestions.

[Owen87]

Defo would be up for that!! Im from Dublin! Any excuse t head home!! Some real good roads on the west coast also! Test the old AYC out!!

[kiteman]

Really lovely photos there Mike, the scenary around kerry and west cork always leaves me gobsmacked.
I recall some years back driving over the Connor pass, and stopping at the highest point to take in the view, behind the carpark was a dirt track leading even higher again, we followed the track about 200 feet higher, till we came to a large lake at the very top of the mountain, breathtaking to say the least.