Ireland presents historical structures, landscapes, and coastal formations for photographers. Sites include cliffs, castles, libraries, parks, lighthouses, and waterfalls. The country offers medieval fortresses, basalt geological formations, and ancient monastery sites.
County Clare, Ireland
Cliffs of MoherThese limestone cliffs rise 214 meters above the Atlantic Ocean and extend for 8 kilometers along the coast.
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Giant's Causeway40000 hexagonal basalt columns created by volcanic activity 60 million years ago along the coast.
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Dark Hedges Tree FormationA row of beech trees lines the Bregagh Road. The trees were planted in 1775 by the Stuart family and reach heights of up to 30 meters.
Dublin, Ireland
Kilmainham GaolThe prison operated from 1796 to 1924 and played a central role in the Irish independence movement.
Dublin, Ireland
Trinity College LibraryThis 18th century library contains over 200,000 old books and the famous Book of Kells in a 65-meter long hall.
County Tipperary, Ireland
Rock of CashelThis 12th century fortress stands on a limestone rock and includes a Romanesque chapel, round tower, and Gothic cathedral.
County Kerry, Ireland
Killarney National ParkThe park covers 10,000 hectares of green space with three lakes, 19th century Muckross House and a population of wild red deer.
County Galway, Ireland
Connemara National ParkThe park extends over 2000 hectares with bogs, mountain landscapes and the Twelve Bens peaks rising to 700 meters.
County Cork, Ireland
Blarney CastleA 15th century castle with gardens, waterfalls, and the Stone of Eloquence located on its highest level.
County Meath, Ireland
NewgrangeStone age passage tomb with 5200 years of history, white quartz facade and complex astronomical alignments.
County Wicklow, Ireland
GlendaloughMedieval monastery settlement between two lakes with a 30 meter round tower and stone church ruins.
Dublin, Ireland
Ha'penny BridgeCast iron pedestrian bridge from 1816 with white paint and oval railings over the River Liffey.
County Galway, Ireland
Dún AonghasaThe Bronze Age stone fortification stands at the edge of a 90-meter cliff on Inishmore island.
County Galway, Ireland
Kylemore AbbeyThe former Benedictine abbey was built as a castle in neo-Gothic style. The estate includes a traditional Victorian garden with greenhouse on the shore of Pollacappul Lake.
Dublin, Ireland
Phoenix ParkThe 707-hectare urban park contains Dublin Zoo and a free-roaming herd of fallow deer.
County Cork, Ireland
CobhThe harbor town was Titanic's last port of call. The colored houses line up along the hill. St. Colman's Cathedral stands above the town.
County Kerry, Ireland
Ring of KerryA 179-kilometer circular road on the Iveragh Peninsula passes through mountains, lakes, beaches and small villages along the Atlantic coast.
County Kerry, Ireland
Dingle PeninsulaThe westernmost peninsula of Ireland extends 48 kilometers into the Atlantic Ocean, featuring stone forts, Celtic monuments and sandy beaches.
County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Mussenden TempleA circular stone building from 1785 stands 37 meters above the ocean on basalt cliffs, offering views across Northern Ireland's coast.
County Wicklow, Ireland
Powerscourt GardensThese 19th century gardens cover 47 acres next to a Palladian mansion. Features include Italian terraces, Japanese gardens, ornamental lakes and a walled garden.
County Clare, Ireland
Doolin CaveThe cave features a 7.3-meter limestone stalactite suspended from the ceiling. Visitors can observe this underground formation during guided tours.
County Sligo, Ireland
BenbulbenThe table mountain reaches 526 meters in height with a level surface at the top. The mountain slopes contain several walking paths for visitors.
County Wexford, Ireland
Hook Head LighthouseThe lighthouse dates from the 13th century and still shines at night. The black and white stripes on its exterior serve for navigation.
County Kerry, Ireland
Torc WaterfallThe 20-meter waterfall sits at the base of Torc Mountain. A walking path leads through the forest to a viewing platform.
County Galway, Ireland
Dunguaire CastleThis 16th century fortress stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the bay and the town of Kinvarra.
County Mayo, Ireland
Achill IslandThis island encompasses tall cliffs, white sand beaches and mountain ranges, with Slievemore mountain as its highest point.
County Donegal, Ireland
Glenveagh National ParkA 170 square kilometer protected area with a 19th century castle, lakes and native red deer.
County Cork, Ireland
Blackrock Castle ObservatoryA 16th century historic fort now housing an observatory and interactive exhibits about space exploration.
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
The GobbinsThe coastal path features suspended bridges and tunnels built into the rock face above the Irish Sea.
County Dublin, Ireland
Johnnie Fox's PubLocated at 460 meters altitude, this pub hosts regular Irish music sessions and serves local cuisine.
County Galway, Ireland
Inishbofin IslandLocated off the western coast, this island contains a historic fort from the 16th century. The coastline features sandy beaches and marked trails.
County Leitrim, Ireland
Glencar WaterfallThe 15-meter waterfall sits in a forested valley and appears in Yeats' poem 'The Stolen Child'.