Atlantic Ocean view near Castletownshend, Ireland
Windy day as usual, but not as cold as usual. The Sandy Cove B&B is in this shot
Union Hall, West Cork
Aerial footage of Unionhall, West Cork.
Union Hall is a small fishing village located in County Cork, Ireland, located on the west side of Glandore Harbour. Its nearest neighbour to the west is Castletownshend; to the east, Glandore Village. It is approximately 10 kilometers east of Skibbereen. The main source of employment is fishing and the pier has its own ice plant and fish processing factory.
Among its many tourist attractions are boat trips to view whales, dolphins and seals. Seals can be seen all year round, with dolphins and Fin Whales, Minke Whales and Humpback Whales present in summer months.
Skibbereen Co Cork Ireland
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Binevenagh Mountain and Lake near Limavady N.Ireland 26/3/18
Video of our visit to Binevenagh Mountain and Lake, near Limavady, Co. Londonderry, N. Ireland. It wasn't easy to find and the road up to it isn't great but for the views it was well worth it. We got a great viewing day and visibility was excellent.
One fisherman we talked to caught 4 lovely trout that morning.
Our Tour of Powerscourt Estate and Gardens
We're down staying at the Glenview Hotel Wicklow for a few days. Powerscourt House and Gardens are just a mile or two up the road from where we are so we gave them a look over.
Powerscourt Gardens have been listed by the National Geographic Magazine as 3rd best formal gardens in the world. Number 1 is Versailles and number 2 is Kew Gardens London.
This video shows our look round the front and back of Powerscourt House along with just a few of its many sculptures. Further videos will take a look round the various spectacular gardens.
Powerscourt Estate is in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland. It is a large country estate. The grand house and estate cover 1000 acres. It's main attraction is its landscaped gardens, ( 19 hectares 47 acres). The house was originally a 13th-century castle. It was extensively altered during the 18th century by German architect Richard Cassels, starting in 1731 and finishing in 1741.
A devastating fire in 1974 left the house lying as a shell until it was renovated in 1996. Family history including irreplacable heirlooms, mementos, valuable paintings, furnishing, furniture etc were all lost.
Originally the family seat of the Viscounts Powerscourt
(Wingfield ), the estate is now owned by the Slazenger family, founders and former owners of the Slazenger sporting goods business, since 1961. It is a very popular tourist attraction. 7 million visitors have dropped in to see the gardens since they were opened to the public.
This video shows our walk round the Powerscourt Estate terraces/sculpture, herbaceous long borders, pet cemetery, Triton lake, Japaneze garden, staircase and sundial and Pepperpot tower. I filmed as much as I could but it was impossible to include everything. There is so much to see.
My Tauck Moment 2014 | The Best of Ireland
The most beautiful place my husband and I have ever traveled to is Ireland. These are some of our favorite places.
Submitted by Tauck Guest: Teri
Lough Hyne, Skibbereen, Co Cork
Aerial footage of Lough Hyne, West Cork.
Lough Hyne (Irish: Loch Oighinn) is a marine lake in West Cork, Ireland, about 5 km southwest of Skibbereen. It was designated as Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve in 1981.
Lough Hyne was probably a freshwater lake until about four millennia ago, when rising sea levels flooded it with saline ocean water. The lake is now fed by tidal currents that rush in from the Atlantic through Barloge Creek. The stretch between the creek and the lake is known as The Rapids. The lake's small size, only 0.8 km by 0.6 km, creates an unusual habitat of highly oxygenated yet warm seawater that sustains an enormous variety of plants and animals, many of which are not found anywhere else in Ireland. A wide variety of environments such as cliffs, salt marsh, beach, and areas of greatly varying water movement add to the area's biodiversity. Some of the seawalls around the lake and the Rapids were built as relief work during the Great Hunger.
Scientific investigation of the area began in 1886 when Rev. William Spottswood Green first recorded the presence of the purple sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus. Prof. Louis Renouf resumed the scientific work in 1923 and promoted it as a 'biological station' and sustained studies have been carried out there since then. It is now one of the most-studied sites of its size in the world. Several laboratories were constructed near the shores of the lake, supporting ground-breaking ecological research under Prof. Jack Kitching and Dr John Ebling. An illustrated history of the marine research was published in 2011 'Lough Hyne: The Marine Researchers - in Pictures'.
The area is a tourist attraction with a permanent exhibition on the lough and its importance at nearby Skibbereen Heritage Centre. The ruins of Saint Bridgit's Church are on the shores of the lake, as well as holy wells, Tobarín Súl and Skour Well, on the side of Knockomagh Hill. Castle Island is located in the center of the lake where the ruins of Cloghan Castle, once a fortress of the O'Driscoll clan, are still visible. A nature trail up Knockomagh Hill offers superb views of the lough and the surrounding area. Lough Hyne is a popular kayaking and swimming destination for locals and tourists in the summer.
Fishing Cottages Ireland - Fishing Breaks Ireland - Lake Fishing Ireland - Clonandra Cottages
Call Michael on +353 (0)86 2644263 to book your fishing cottage accommodation today or visit to find out more.
Clonandra Fishing Cottages are located on the banks of Lough Garrow in the heart of the Irish Lakelands. A Unique development of three star, tourist board approved 1, 2, 3 and 5 bedroom cottages. Ideally situated for fishing, golfing, horse riding and general sight seeing.
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Emo House, Epic Mavic Pro
Stately Irish Country Manor, Emo House, Ireland. Viewed by Air with the Mavic Pro 17.02.18
Liss Ard Estate - Ireland Skibbereen
This stunning, 200 acre estate includes beautiful gardens, a 50-acre lake, and the fantastic Sky Garden crater. Fresh home cooking is provided, and guests can enjoy canoeing on the lake.
Spacious and bright, each room in the historic country house offers scenic views of the surrounding parkland or gardens. Guest can relax with a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee.
Freshly cooked breakfasts are served each day, along with freshly baked bread. Guests can choose their meals based on what is fresh and seasonal that day. Please note that restaurant opening times are variable.
The vast gardens of Liss Ard Estate stretch for many miles and include waterfalls and ponds. Guests can stroll along the many paths.
Skibberreen is just a 2-minute drive from Liss Ard, while the N71 road is less than 10 minutes away by car. Castletownsend Road, Skibbereen, Ireland