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West of Ireland Photos 1
 
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I have been all over the West of Ireland and I'm always amazed at how friendly the people are - even towards English people. Whenever you go, be prepared for rain, but don't let that stop you from enjoying the wild beauty of this amazing area. Click on the images to enlarge them. Apologies for the less-than-wonderful pictures taken in the pre-digital era.

 
Lake at Killarney
 Yes, it does rain a lot in the West of Ireland, particularly on the West coast. The wettest months are July and August. But that simply means that Ireland is very, very green - The Emerald Isle. Here you can see the mountains and lakes of Killarney taken one gorgeous morning. The lake really was that blue!
Muckross House
 Muckross House, a short cycle from Killarney. Queen Victoria stayed here. The house is okay but the gardens and views around the house are amazing.
The Gap of Dunloe and Mariola
 The Gap of Dunloe, a beautiful area, a short boat and bike ride from Killarney. It makes a great day trip and gets you away from the cheesy tourism of Killarney. Behind my good friend Mariola, there is a jaunting car (horse and carriage), typical of the area.
A 9th Century Church Thanks to Jana Vratna for this one. This Church, on the Dingle Peninsula, was built when Columbus was a twinkle in his great great great etc grandfather's eye. About 1100 years old and still standing.
Cycling in County Mayo County Mayo is the home of Derval McHale, one of my best friends in Ireland. This county has the beauy of Kerry - and even better - remarkably few tourists. Here you can see a busy Mayo road at half past eight in the morning. Planning a cycling holiday in the West of Ireland?
Fungi the dolphin and the Arran Islands can be found in West Ireland 2