Ireland is a joy. And not just because of the ineffable
beauty of its local bays, gulfs, islands, valleys and cliffs. The country’s unique history, culture and mythology also play their part. Everything here breathes freedom. Each castle, moor, windmill and seemingly ordinary path have a legend of their own, which is passed from generation to generation in awed whispers.
It seems that the nature landscape of the ’’Emerald Isle’’ was created especially for solitude lovers. A harsh climate, with cold winds even during the summer, lonely cliffs and general wilderness framed by rebellious waves of Atlantic Ocean keep tourist crowds away.
However, those anxious to go full throttle will not be
disappointed either: they are always welcome to pop into one of the famous Irish pubs for a pint of Guinness and some live music.
We here at
Bright Side have decidedly fallen in love with Ireland. So while we’re packing our bags, here are few of the most spectacular photos of this country. Get inspired and come along with us!
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| Doonagore Castle. - image by brighside.me |
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| The Rock of Cashel was the residence of the high kings of Munster for several hundred years before the Normans. - image by brighside.me |
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| Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge. - image by brighside.me |
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| The medieval Ashford Castle on the shores of Lough Corrib and the River Cong. - image by brighside.me |
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| The Cliffs of Moher. - image by brighside.me |
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| A rainbow near the Cliffs of Moher on the Atlantic coast. - image by brighside.me |
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| A view of the coast. - image by brighside.me |
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| The Giant’s Causeway is a unique coastal area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. - image by brighside.me |
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| Bridge to the stars, Wicklow. - image by brighside.me |
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| Aurora over the Dunluce Castle ruins. - image by brighside.me |
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| Typical Irish summer. - image by brighside.me |
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| A view of Dublin at night. - image by brighside.me |
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| A lighthouse on the coast of Lough Swilly. - image by brighside.me |
