Walking up Cruach Mharhain, from Dunquin, on the Dingle Peninsula, in County Kerry. The weather was particularly dull for the most part, and many of these photos needed some help in showing a bit of colour.
The Islands here are the Blasket Islands. The largest one, on the left, was once the home of 150 or more remarkable people, the most westerly community in Europe, until about 1953.
Head butting sheep!
A road to nowhere? Actually this was the scene of the fictitious village of Kirrary, that was built for the 1970 movie Ryan’s Daughter. A substantial village was built here, using local labour, which was a welcome source of income to local small farmers when there was very little employment or tourism in the area. Most locals now seem sorry that the village was demolished. It was offered free to anyone who wanted it at the time, but I think there were issues around the fact that it was built on commonage. It would have been a great tourist attraction.
Just as we came over the shoulder of the mountain just beyond the village, there was this wonderful view of Sybil Head. A bright sun shone out from the dark clouds, with a strange light. Strangely enough, the top of Sybil Head was the location of a Star Wars movie set a few years ago.
The schoolhouse that was built for Ryan’s Daughter is down at the coast, falling to ruin. I have many photos taken at different stages of ruin:
https://www.helene-brennan.com/tag/ryans+daughter+schoolhouse
Thanks so much for your visit to my post,
Island life doesn’t seem such a bad idea in the current climate, solitude and at one with nature. Keep safe
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Indeed, residing on an island would be good just now, things are getting very precarious on the mainland, even in this far flung corner. Here’s hoping we all come through safe!
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Wonderful photos and such a great description of what we’re seeing! Thank you!!
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Thank you! I always attempt to keep my word count brief, so I’m very pleased you found my description useful.
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Such a joy to experience. I love the head butting sheep!
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Thanks so much Catherine. Glad you enjoyed the pics.
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Such beautiful landscapes. 😊❤️
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Thank you so much Irene. It’s a beautiful peninsula and it’s good to share the images
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