I spent the last few days enjoying the wilds of Connemara, Co Galway, stayed in a lovely hotel in Galway city, and spent the days exploring Connemara. The weather was beautiful, cold, but lovely winter sunshine, and only the odd shower, which is most unusual for the west of Ireland. Hope you enjoy the pictures!
Famous Bridge Used In "The Quiet Man" Movie with Maureen O' Hara, and John Wayne.
John Wayne Sitting On Bridge.
The Quiet Man Bridge.
Kylemore Abbey, Connemara.
The Lake At Kylemore Abbey
Bringing The Sheep Home!
Drying Out The Turf.
Beach At Tully Cross.
Cottages At Tullycross, Connemara.
Lots more photos to post later.
aliceflynn
March 4, 2012
Thank you for sharing those pictures from your travels! Do people really call it The Quiet Man Bridge, or is that just the photo caption? Every time I see that movie re-run on TV (usually here in the states around March 17), I cringe at certain scenes, like the nice stick to beat the lady with.
Bernadette
March 4, 2012
Yes Alice, it is called The Quiet Man Bridge. A lot of cringe worthy moments in that movie!
philosophermouseofthehedge
March 4, 2012
Looks like a movie set. Thanks for the tour
Bernadette
March 4, 2012
Glad you enjoyed them.
daseger
March 4, 2012
Beautiful! Why are the sheep pink?
Bernadette
March 4, 2012
The sheep wander freely all over the valleys and mountainsides, and all along the roadsides, so each farmer marks his sheep with a particular colour for easy identification!
fivereflections
March 4, 2012
Bernadette the country side is so beautiful – i was going to ask about the color, but see your answer.
David in Maine USA
Bernadette
March 4, 2012
Yes Connemara is very beautiful.