Tree View

The view from the headland overlooking Magheramore Beach near Blainroe, County Wicklow.

Rocky VI - Slight Return

Today, we return briefly to our 'Rocky' series for this view from the beautiful Kilpatrick Sandhills near Kilmichael, County Wicklow.

Things Are Looking Up

Things are looking up on Bray promenade, especially now that the summer season has begun and the traffic on the prom has increased accordingly, well, weather permitting!

The Slow Food Movement

It's lunchtime at the seaside, so it must be fish and chips and what better place to indulge than the seafront at Bray, County Wicklow, as this line of hungry punters slowly wend their way to gastronomic nirvana!

Contrasts

Pictured on the seafront at Bray, Co Wicklow, in the foreground two crows scavenge for food among the pebbles while, on the shoreline, a girl happily poses for photos.

Next Stop Summer

Back on our favourite Magheramore Beach near Blainroe, County Wicklow on a beautful sunny late afternoon and it's obvious that summer's just round the corner!

Nice Doggie!

Walking along the promenade in Bray, Co Wicklow I wasn't sure this fellow quite liked me taking his picture and so I didn't stop to ask his name - nice doggie!

Dune Grazing

Today we observe some of the many horses grazing on beautiful Buckroney Dunes, near Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, with the famous golf links of the European Club in the background.

Kilmichael View

Today, Saturday, is panoramic day and this week it's the view north at beautiful Kilmichael, County Wicklow.

A Serious Business

On a recent trip south to the Wicklow/Wexford border, we spotted these happy snappers who had managed to clamber down, with all their gear, to an ideal position on the spectacular rocks at Kilpatrick Sandhills. Serious business this photography!

Morning Exercise

Early morning Tuesday last and hardly anyone on the beach at Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow and, being 5 kms long, just perfect for exercising the horses.

The Kiosks Are Open

Ah yes, it must be summer, well almost - it's a beautiful sunny Sunday, the kiosks on Bray Seafront have reopened for the season and are resplendent in their usual riot of colour!  So, off with the shirt, purchase ice-cream and chill out.

Family Time

Yesterday, Sunday is family time here in glorious sunshine on the beach at Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow.

Mist Over Maghermore

Looking down on misty Maghermore Beach, near Blainroe Co Wicklow, yesterday afternoon, it was hard to believe that 100 metres west we had a cloudless sky and gorgeous sunshine.

A Bit Warmer

Yes, it's a bit warmer than it looks here on Brittas Bay Beach, Co Wicklow, in fact, it's quite pleasant and we look forward to a nice stretch of weather for a while.

Buckroney Sand Dunes

Today's stop on the dune trail is Buckroney Sand Dunes, just south of Mizen Head, the rocky headland which divides Brittas Bay to the north. This is a vast unspoilt area of natural beauty with tracks and small gateways crisscrossing the dunes which lie next to the golf links of the European Club.

Kilpatrick Sandhills

Today we're in Kilmichael, on the Wicklow/Wexford border to visit Kilpatrick Sandhills, a protected area of sand dunes stretching 2 kms from Kilmichael Point (North) to Kilpatrick (South).  The coastal area stretching south from Kilmichael Beach is spectacularly wild and beautiful as we navigate through the dunes.

Brittas Bay Dunes

This week we take a look at some areas of the Wicklow coastline with impressive dune structure and today we start with the best known, Brittas Bay beach, with it's 5 kilometre stretch of massive dunes.

Rock Armour

The unattractive, but necessary, rock armour coastal protection on this stretch of the North Beach, Wicklow Town, narrows the beach and spoils the view south towards the harbour and to the north along the coast towards Newcastle.

Rocky V

This is our last view, for now, from the rocky end of the beach at the European Club, near Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow.