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It sits on the wild headland of Horn Head and requires a good walk to reach. The cliffs of Horn Head reach up to 200m high in places and when the Atlantic storms are crashing below, it makes for an incredible sight. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s014-glenrosa https://images.on-this.website/21440_3993102957b74c7cdc894.jpgGlen Rosa (S014) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09111820dun-ruadh https://images.on-this.website/21440_91907584157b4d790a634c.jpgDun Ruadh Stone Circle (09111820) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09022549whitepark-portbradden-whiterocks https://images.on-this.website/21440_30333994257bcb1bfcd647.jpgWhite Park Bay (09022549) This view captures the beautiful Whitepark Bay from the layby on the road above. In the distance you can see the Causeway Headlands. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09022380ballintoy https://images.on-this.website/21440_17171697557ab8939826ea.jpgBendoo Plug, Ballintoy (09022380) The Bendoo Plug is a dolerite mass which was formed when hot magma spilled out from under the earth's crust, rather like a mini volcano. When the magma cooled and hardened it became this dark, domed plug which you can see on the right hand side of this photograph. It has a diameter of roughly 350m, noticeably higher than the land around it. Sheep Island and then Rathlin Island can be seen in the distance. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10083094horn-head https://images.on-this.website/21440_9482755657b21adb628d5.jpgTemple Arch, Horn Head (10083094) Temple Arch is one of Donegal's finest sea arches. It sits on the wild headland of Horn Head and requires a good walk to reach. The cliffs of Horn Head reach up to 200m high in places and when the Atlantic storms are crashing below, it makes for an incredible sight. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09070985fair-head https://images.on-this.website/21440_55444061157ab896c572ce.jpgFair Head (09070985) Fair Head (or Benmore) is perhaps the finest cliff in Northern Ireland. Its 100m vertical face of perfect dolerite is a distinctive feature of the skyline when looking eastwards from Ballycastle. Near the summit of the cliff are two small loughs. The one in my photograph here is known as Lough Dhu (The Black Lough). A legend tells how a ghostly devil-horse lives under the waters and takes the human form of a grey man when a mist rolls in from the sea. According to another story, Fairhead ws named from the tale of a beautiful fair-headed girl who once lived in a castle on Rathlin Island. A battle between two suitors led to one of them being mortally wounded. As he lay dying, he whispered to his servant to dance with the girl on the cliffs below the castle. The pair danced on the clifftop and before falling over it to their deaths. The body of the fair-headed maiden is said to have washed up on the mainland and this headland is now known as Fair Head. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06081904carrigans https://images.on-this.website/21440_102542313857ab9ac9dfdb4.jpgCarrigans Wheatfield (06081904) This wheatfield lies just outside Derry on the banks of the River Foyle. The golden light at the end of the day has lit the field beautifully. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07119310portstewart https://images.on-this.website/21440_179779034857ab9af202196.jpgPortstewart (07119310) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09029201whitepark-portbradden-whiterocks https://images.on-this.website/21440_162447368157ab8944b1b9a.jpgWhite Rocks (09029201) This photograph was taken from the top of the Whiterocks cliffs, looking back along Whiterocks (Curran) Strand to Portrush. Hidden below the cliffs here are a labyrinth of caves and arches. Eventually the cliffs reach the perfect sand of the Whiterocks Beach which continues on for several miles to Portrush. The outline of Inishowen can be seen beyond. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08019942castlerock https://images.on-this.website/21440_122447201457ab9b01a200d.jpgCastlerock Barmouth (08019942) The Barmouth is where the River Bann meets the sea just east of Castlerock. It creates a natural barrier between Castlerock Strand and Portstewart Strand to the east. This atmospheric photo was taken when dramatic clouds were racing overhead. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08019900castlerock https://images.on-this.website/21440_98065383957ab9afd74d68.jpgCaslerock Strand (08019900) This is the view of Castlerock strand from the dune system just behind the beach. The old library of Mussenden Temple can be seen perched on the clifftop behind. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08070934white-rocks https://images.on-this.website/21440_52989773857ab89122cfb1.jpgGiant's Head, White Rocks (08070934) This is the Giant's Head which was a common sight on the picture postcards from the early 1900s. From this angle it's easy to see why it got its name. This headland is part of the White Rocks, a chain of limestone cliffs between Portrush and Duluce Castle. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/12044164donegal-camp-glencolumbcille-ardara https://images.on-this.website/21440_131278990057b21af477e76.jpgGlenlough Bay (12044164) This photograph was taken at sunset overlooking Glenlough Bay on the remote Slievetooey coast. In the distance, the silhouette of Tormore Island can be seen. This is probably Ireland's largest sea stack at 139m high. The cliffs behind Glenlough Bay drop steeply for 230m onto the storm beach below. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09070895rosguill-boyeeghter https://images.on-this.website/21440_32049509457b21aba88730.jpgThe Murder Hole (09070895) Boyeeghter Bay is one of the most secluded and beautiful bays to be found in Donegal. It is located in the northwest corner of Melmore Head on the Rosguill peninsula. The bay features two beautiful strands which join together when the tide goes out. In the middle of the bay stands a small island known as Rough island which only becomes an island at the highest tide. It can easly be climbed to superb vantage point of the whole bay. The bay also has a more sinister name, 'The Murder Hole'. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07077533tullagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_151007357957b21a524a7f5.jpgTullagh Bay (07077533) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07098605dunseverick https://images.on-this.website/21440_101255615857ab88d69d2b2.jpgDunseverick (07098605) This unusual coastal waterfall is located cloe to Dunseverick. It's hard to judge where the waterfall ends and the sea begins. On stormy days, the effect can be very unusual although care must be taken on the exposed rocks. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10083062horn-head https://images.on-this.website/21440_156902224057b21ad383aae.jpgTemple Arch, Horn Head (10083062) Temple Arch is one of Donegal's finest sea arches. It sits on the wild headland of Horn Head and requires a good walk to reach. The cliffs of Horn Head reach up to 200m high in places and when the Atlantic storms are crashing below, it makes for an incredible sight. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07022981fanad-and-downings https://images.on-this.website/21440_59640411857b21a11835c4.jpgDownings (07022981) Downings is seaside village on the Rosguill peninsula of Donegal. Although once a thriving fishing village, it has now been transformed into a popular holiday spot. The neaby dunes are the home of the Rosapenna golf links. The village marks the starting point of a beautiful driving circuit called Atlantic Drive where some of Donegal's most spectacular coastal scenery can be enjoyed. This is a photograph taken at sunset from Trabeg Strand looking across Sheephaven Bay towards Muckish mountain. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09111891beaghmore https://images.on-this.website/21440_116505715257b4d794e7011.jpgBeaghmore Stone Circle (09111891) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/15051021ballintoy-whitepark https://images.on-this.website/21440_64363612757ab8999dda15.jpgWhitepark Bay (15051021) The contrasting black basalt and white limestone which litters the beach at Whitepark Bay makes for some interesting photography. The headland in the distance is Bengore Head. The sea swells and the drama of the distant clouds came together in this composition. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/14055658rathlin https://images.on-this.website/21440_189883441057ab898fd5fc5.jpgRathlin Island Northern Cliffs (14055658) The steep northern cliffs of Rathlin Island are over 7km long and provide only a few safe decents to sea level. This photograph was taken from the old Coastguard Lookout at Ballyconagan looking towards the promintory of Skerriagh. Further to the west is the impressive West Lighthouse and RSPB seabird centre. This makes a great vantage point for the many species of seabird which nest on the island, including Puffins. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s003-crib-goch https://images.on-this.website/21440_122773485257b61806b1a68.jpgCrib Goch (S003) The knife edge ridge of Crib Goch is one of the highlights of the classic Snowdon Horseshoe walk. This long and rocky ridgewalk takes in the summits of Crib Goch, Garnedd Ugain, Snowdon and Y Lliwedd. Crib Goch itself is highly exposed and drops off steeply to the north. Snowdon itself is the highest mountain in Wales at 1085m. The mountain features a mountain railway which runs from Llanberis path to the summit. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09049817gull-island-slievetooey https://images.on-this.website/21440_93042236457b21aafc28d4.jpgGull Island (09049817) Gull Island is located on one of the wildest and most remote stretches of coastline anywhere in Ireland. It can be seen on the long, long walk between Glencolumcille and Maghera Strand at Ardara. The coast at this location drops down precipitiously from Slievetooey mountain and meets the sea with enormous vertical cliffs, some of which are over 300m high in places. When the Atlantic waves are pounding the cliffs, caves and stacks, it makes for an incredible sight. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s012-skye2 https://images.on-this.website/21440_139784564457b77a63cac91.jpgThe Inaccessible Pinnacle, Isle of Skye https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/p15-18-buachille-etive-mor https://images.on-this.website/21440_154116330057b77a1cece7d.jpgBuachille Etive Mor, Glencoe https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09091549fair-head https://images.on-this.website/21440_97770877557ab897136efd.jpgFair Head (09091549) Knocklayde mountain rises to 1695 feet to the south of Ballycastle. This photograph was taken from Fair Head looking over Lough Dhu to Knocklayde and Ballycastle in the distance. The top of Fair Head is littered with Dolerite blocks and this is an excellent example. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/p54-15-dunree-storm https://images.on-this.website/21440_17107599557ba287b088ca.jpgDunree Storm (P54) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08081263lacada https://images.on-this.website/21440_67125927257ab891baa9ef.jpgLacada Point - Causeway Headlands (08081263) Lacada Point is a cruel talon of rock which juts out into the sea off the Giant's Causeway headlands. Access to the point is hazardous since the closure of the old lower cliff path in 1994. On a cold, stormy night in 1588, it was here that nearly 1300 men of the Spanish Warship, The Girona, lost their lives in the dark freezing waters. Only 5 men survived. The wreck site is on the right of this photograph. In 1967 a team of Belgian divers led by Robert Stenuit found the wreck and brought up much of the treasure which is now on display at the Ulster Museum. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06122560glenelvin https://images.on-this.website/21440_75145917357b219ff0c84f.jpgGlenelvin Waterfall (06122560) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s031-knoydart4 https://images.on-this.website/21440_37281750457b77a7d714d7.jpgKnoydart https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/05-mermaids-cave https://images.on-this.website/21440_82436450357b740c803808.jpgMermaids Cave, Dunluce https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09022357sperrins https://images.on-this.website/21440_95294174857ab9b109fb5b.jpgSawel mountain (09022357) This winter (Feb 2009) has been especially cold and icy. The snow has been lying in the Sperrins mountains in the heart of Northern Ireland for several weeks. This is a view overlooking the farmland just east of Park village. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07066990murlough https://images.on-this.website/21440_127975546557b21753d1dd8.jpgMurlough (07066990) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07077573tullagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_113308287157b21a5a5b68e.jpgTullagh Bay (07077573) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09070971fair-head https://images.on-this.website/21440_111877785857ab89677e36c.jpgFair Head (09070971) This photograph is a view of the distinctive cliff of Fair Head taken from Colliery Bay to the east of Ballycastle. Beyond Marconi's cottage, the rough path hugs the coastline and affords spectacular views of the cliffs and across the sea of Moyle to Rathlin Island. Further along the coast a steep farm track allows the walker to climb up onto the top of Fair Head, one of the best viewpoints on the north coast. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/15046651mournes-camp https://images.on-this.website/21440_47640481357b2176f8cf38.jpgHares Gap (15046651) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09050102portglenone https://images.on-this.website/21440_124629320957ab8957d2d65.jpgPortglenone Forest (09050102) The ancient woodland of Portglenone Forest is located just outside Portglenone on the banks of the River Bann. It was described as early as 1607 by Sir John Davys. The woodland particularly comes alive at the end of April and start of May when the bluebells are in full boom. These are complimented by wild garlic, wood anemone and rare orchids. This photograph was taken during mid afternoon when the high sun was dappling the forest floor. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09081413scotland-holiday-caravan https://images.on-this.website/21440_13679076057b746a2aff30.jpgRough Firth from Castlehill Point (09081413) This photograph was taken from Castlehill Point, looking back towards Rockcliffe and the Rough Firth at sunset. In the center of the photograph is Rough Island, a National Trust bird reserve which can be visited on the low tide. The island is accessed across a causeway from Kippford. In the background, the hill of Bengairn can be seen. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07033876franklins https://images.on-this.website/21440_188741887157b21a183e251.jpgBallyliffin Golf Course (07033876) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10083228poisoned-glen https://images.on-this.website/21440_12637562357b21ae59db13.jpgPoisoned Glen (10083228) The Poisoned Glen sits at the head of Dunlewey Lough in the Gweedore district of County Donegal. Its name is suspected to originate from an incorrect translation from the Irish name. This photograph was taken on a late summer evening, moments before the sun dropped below a distant hill. The glen is quite boggy in places and can be plagued by midges in late summer. However, a walk up the glen gives some spectacular views of the impressive cliffs at the back of the glen. If you are lucky, you might even catch sight of Golden Eagles which were recently reintroduced to nearby Glenveagh. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08091405ballycastle https://images.on-this.website/21440_140671337957ab892145029.jpgThe Pans Rock, Ballycastle (08091405) The Pans Rock lies at the eastern end of the beach at Ballycastle. In the distance you can see the island of Rathlin. The Pans Rock is a popular spot to fish from and is accessed by an old wooden footbridge. Also nearby are the curious carved heads in the rocks as well as the Devil's Churn, a small tunnel into which the sea batters during storms. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08070690port-na-tober https://images.on-this.website/21440_96053780257ab890d3e3b2.jpgPort na Tober, Causeway Headlands (08070690) Down in the cove of Port na Tober on the Causeway headlands lie several curious geological features. To the left in this photo is the, now collapsed, "Giant's Eyeglass". Only a sharp sea stack remains of the sea arch now. Even further to the left are the curious features known as "The King and his Nobles". These features were popular subjects for Victorian artists but are now rarely visited due to the dangerous descent that is required to reach them. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08049038dunluce https://images.on-this.website/21440_187190945057ab88e8093bd.jpgDunluce Castle (08049038) Dunluce Castle (Dun Lios in Irish) lies on the coast road east of Portrush towards Portballintrae. It is a fine example of a medieval castle ruin and is one of the finest in Northern Ireland. The castle was built by Richard de Burgh, Earl of Ulster, in the 1200s. The castle later became the home of the MacQuillin clan in 1513 and then later to the MacDonnell clan. It is now owned by the Environment and Heritage Service. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10-ace-of-spades https://images.on-this.website/21440_87099472857b740cfb8e9b.jpgAce of Spades Cave, White Rocks https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08060192sawel https://images.on-this.website/21440_86296333457ab9b0bce360.jpgView from Sawel Mountain (08060192) Sawel mountain and its neighbour, Dart mountain, lie on the boundary between Counties Derry and Tyrone. From the summit of Sawel, on a clear day, it is possible to see from the Mourne Mountains in the east of Ireland to the hills of Donegal in the west. This is the view from the slopes of Sawel to neighbouring Mullaghaneany. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09050351ballintoy https://images.on-this.website/21440_108586306357ab895ca823c.jpgSunset, Ballintoy (09050351) The spectacular volcanic coastline around Ballintoy Harbour is a fascinating place to explore. At certains times it can resemble a land that time forgot. The massive volcanic sea stacks and cliffs act as a line of defense against the huge power of the ocean as it hits the coast here. When the tide is low it is possible to walk round to Whitepark Bay, one of the finest beaches in Ireland. This photograph was taken just to the west of Ballintoy, looking towards the ancient stacks. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06071297galway https://images.on-this.website/21440_56348439457b8c7b9f1ed7.jpgSalthill Diving Boards, Galway (06071297) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09022188whitepark-bay https://images.on-this.website/21440_144520923357ab892b94b16.jpgWhitepark Bay (09022188) Whitepark Bay is an ancient place. Some of the earliest evidence of human settlement in Ireland has been discovered in Whitepark Bay. Above the beach, in the extensive dune system, are several Neolothic passage tombs and a dolmen known as the Druid's Altar. The bay was also an important location for the export of axes and arrow heads. The strand here is perhaps the finest in Northern Ireland and is complimented by the fine cliffs and dune system behind it. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09050377ballintoy https://images.on-this.website/21440_140798273557ab89611f126.jpgSea Stacks, Ballintoy (09050377) The spectacular volcanic coastline around Ballintoy is a fascinating place to explore. At certains times it can resemble a land that time forgot. The massive volcanic sea stacks and cliffs act as a line of defense against the huge power of the ocean as it hits the coast here. When the tide is low it is possible to walk right round to Whitepark Bay, one of the finest strands in Ireland. This photograph was taken just to the west of Ballintoy, looking towards the ancient stacks. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07088039tullagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_140330514957b21a621beb0.jpgTullagh Point (07088039) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08059726inishtrahull https://images.on-this.website/21440_37199279357b21a9b22a23.jpgInishtrahull (08059726) Inishtrahull is Ireland's most northerly island. Up until the 1920s it was the home of a thriving community but now only the deserted buildings remain. A lighthouse occupies the west side of the island. The island is now the home of seals, sika deer and a huge variety of bird species. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08070958white-rocks https://images.on-this.website/21440_67329134957ab891713d00.jpgWhite Rocks (08070958) Just north of Portrush lie a small chain of islands known as The Skerries. Geological evidence from the Skerries was crucial in proving the theory that basalt is formed from cooled volcanic lava. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/14085994mournes-camp https://images.on-this.website/21440_22381961557b2176795d2b.jpgAnnalong Valley (14085994) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07044573urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_138323896157b21a247f5a6.jpgUrris (07044573) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08059255dunseverick-benbane https://images.on-this.website/21440_43883960457ab88f2958d4.jpgBengore Head, Causeway Headlands (08059255) Bengore Head stands as one of the Causeway Coast's proudest headlands. This photograph was taken from a rarely visited position below the cliffs themselves. In the foreground you can see a crazy pavement of solidified lava, created when volcanic eruptions dominated the landscape and later weathered by the ocean. High on the cliffs you can see the regular patterns of the columnar basalts created from later eruptions where the lava cooled more slowly. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07010160malin-and-five-finger https://images.on-this.website/21440_3975412757b21a03062de.jpgMalin Head (07010160) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08060086kenbane https://images.on-this.website/21440_57189861957ab88fd24457.jpgKenbane (08060086) White Head is a limestone promintory near Ballycastle. On it sits Kenbane (or Kinbane) castle. From here you are looking across to the mighty Fairhead, perhaps the most distinctive headland in Northern Ireland. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08070514bloody-bridge https://images.on-this.website/21440_176390133357b217568751e.jpgBloody Bridge (08070514) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07055264culdaff https://images.on-this.website/21440_41948309557b21a2d2e066.jpgCuldaff Bay (07055264) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s104-06-urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_181763622257b21b0c2b398.jpgUrris (S104) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09059926horn-head-tramore https://images.on-this.website/21440_82294231857b21ab403fac.jpgTramore Strand, Dunfanaghy (09059926) Tramore Strand just west of Dunfanaghy is one of Donegal's most peaceful beaches. There are no carparks here so the only way in is by a walk over the dunes. The dunes, which are up to 50m in height, are protected as a wildlife reserve and now enclose a large freshwater lake known as 'New Lake'. In the backdrop of this photography can be seen the whaleback shape of Muckish mountain. There are several other Tramore Strands in Donegal and Tramore simply mean "Big Beach". https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06071252galway https://images.on-this.website/21440_135859464257b8c7b266c0b.jpgSalthill Diving Boards, Galway (06071252) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/sb01-a https://images.on-this.website/21440_74123771557b618324345e.jpgMoel Hebog from Snowdon (SB01) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07088174inch-views https://images.on-this.website/21440_98597011157b21a64e923b.jpgLough Swilly from Inch (07088174) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09050072portglenone https://images.on-this.website/21440_68272597157ab8950dc58f.jpgPortglenone Forest (09050072) The ancient woodland of Portglenone Forest is located just outside Portglenone on the banks of the River Bann. It was described as early as 1607 by Sir John Davys. The woodland particularly comes alive at the end of April and start of May when the bluebells are in full boom. These are complimented by wild garlic, wood anemone and rare orchids. This photograph was taken during mid afternoon when the high sun was dappling the forest floor. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10052562fanad-lighthouse https://images.on-this.website/21440_73709359757b21ac4f2222.jpgFanad Lighthouse (10052562) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s028-holy-isle https://images.on-this.website/21440_3695199757b74c819d1fc.jpgArran and Holy Isle (S028) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/p16-29-loch-leven https://images.on-this.website/21440_103313894157b77a23375f9.jpgLoch Leven https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08060103gortin-glen https://images.on-this.website/21440_210079733357b4d77fea12d.jpgGortin Glen (08060103) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07010349linsfort https://images.on-this.website/21440_213395938157b21a0a2e80d.jpgLinsfort Strand (07010349) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/snowdon-s021 https://images.on-this.website/21440_92979918257b6182025d95.jpgSnowdon (S021) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s111-20-doagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_107724698157b21b161d33d.jpgDoagh Isle (S111) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s011-skye2 https://images.on-this.website/21440_28897244057b77a4c0ba6d.jpgWaterfall and Cuillin, Isle of Skye https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/pxx-arran2 https://images.on-this.website/21440_142798352857b74c7709e75.jpgGlen Sannox https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s089-kippford1 https://images.on-this.website/21440_203154259957b746c01a786.jpgRough Firth, Kippford (S089) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07066951murlough https://images.on-this.website/21440_121330208957b21750f281c.jpgSlieve Donard (07066951) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s002-loch-long https://images.on-this.website/21440_179318917857b77a2e04f2e.jpgLoch Long https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08059815urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_135111707257b21a9f302b7.jpgUrris (08059815) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/16033573mournes-easter-camp https://images.on-this.website/21440_115344272857b791fcae543.jpgMeelbeg from Meelmore (16033573) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07077197port-caman https://images.on-this.website/21440_23099128757b21a493cfb8.jpgWhitestrand Bay (07077197) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/15046822mournes-camp https://images.on-this.website/21440_138122766457b2177bc2194.jpgMourne Wall, Slieve Lamagan (15046822) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10093328tullagh-bay https://images.on-this.website/21440_52196715557b21aecdaf70.jpgTullagh Bay (10093328) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10052590fanad-lighthouse https://images.on-this.website/21440_32960716357b21acb6e1e6.jpgFanad Lighthouse (10052590) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/sb01-c https://images.on-this.website/21440_74653984857b6183b72d44.jpgLlyn Llydaw and Moel Siabod (SB01) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07055751kinnego https://images.on-this.website/21440_181254217957b21a3187dc3.jpgDungloon (07055751) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07056094kinnego https://images.on-this.website/21440_116786673157b21a38add26.jpgDungloon (07056094) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s049-cliffs-of-moher https://images.on-this.website/21440_203083006857b235863abfa.jpgCliffs of Moher (S049) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06071269galway https://images.on-this.website/21440_69701618157b8c7b6360d0.jpgSalthill Diving Boards, Galway (06071269) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07077081port-caman https://images.on-this.website/21440_212727333157b21a415cde8.jpgWhitestrand Bay (07077081) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s011-skye4 https://images.on-this.website/21440_97710557b77a575195a.jpgSgurr Mhic Choinnich summit ridge Isle of Skye https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/p10-10-stormy-sky-ayrshire https://images.on-this.website/21440_47684532657b74c62796e0.jpgFirth of Clyde (P10) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/sb01-b https://images.on-this.website/21440_15189353157b6183706f2b.jpgCrib Goch Ridge (SB01) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07077136port-caman https://images.on-this.website/21440_137614665557b21a4583a89.jpgWhitestrand bay (07077136) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s030-knoydart1 https://images.on-this.website/21440_147321173357b77a6ef0b03.jpgLadhar Bheinn, Knoydart https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07098271urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_62525350157b21a6c8a7f3.jpgmamore Gap (07098271) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06081579urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_57524323357c5f93cad1e0.jpgInishowen Granite 8 (06081579) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07066920murlough https://images.on-this.website/21440_127410576457b2174977556.jpgMurlough (07066920) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s037-a-chir https://images.on-this.website/21440_207642800057b74c8642393.jpgA Chir summit stone, Arran (S037) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s087-kippford2 https://images.on-this.website/21440_70443067157b746bad3ed6.jpgSailing Boat, Kippford (S087) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/p00-cir-mhor https://images.on-this.website/21440_43660989257b74c5be1b10.jpgCir Mhor, Arran (P00) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07066904murlough https://images.on-this.website/21440_55216237857b21744b32df.jpgMurlough (07066904) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08040781lenan-head https://images.on-this.website/21440_96456684857b21a83440e8.jpgLenan Head (08040781) Lenan Head is the site of a defensive fort which guarded the mouth of Lough Swilly during the world wars. It is now largely ruin although many of the undeground corridors can still be explored. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/p12-21-glen-sannox https://images.on-this.website/21440_64817314857b74c67aac8a.jpgGlen Sannox, Arran (P12) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/bruce-cave-goodtiff https://images.on-this.website/21440_134174203757b740d7c85fe.jpgBruce's Cave, Rathlin Island 82382156 https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09081433scotland-holiday-caravan https://images.on-this.website/21440_32806552757b746a69b960.jpgRough Firth, Galloway (09081433) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s012-skye https://images.on-this.website/21440_34882278357b77a5ccc510.jpgSgurr Alasdair from Sgurr Dearg, Isle of Skye https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s049-grey-corries https://images.on-this.website/21440_66723733357b77a8808102.jpgGrey Corries https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07088247inch-views https://images.on-this.website/21440_111647216057b21a677b77e.jpgView from Inch (07088247) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07066890murlough https://images.on-this.website/21440_181922282157b21740a4107.jpgMurlough (07066890) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s007-ben-cruachan2 https://images.on-this.website/21440_172140461257b77a3da3d0b.jpgBen Cruachan https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s001-lliwedd2 https://images.on-this.website/21440_121919192357b617e7d6266.jpgY Lliwedd (S001) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08070579bloody-bridge https://images.on-this.website/21440_41381274657b2175eb4322.jpgBloody Bridge (08070579) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s112-9-glashedy-sunset https://images.on-this.website/21440_51910945957b21b1a13c8e.jpgGlashedy Island (S112) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/14055739mournes https://images.on-this.website/21440_69182688557b217622c03c.jpgSlieve Binnion and Slieve Bernagh (14055739) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07033683lisfannon https://images.on-this.website/21440_125378594057b21a150e61c.jpgLisfannon Strand (07033683) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06081832urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_22558320657b219fa3355a.jpgUrris (06081832) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09091668murlough-bay https://images.on-this.website/21440_149066260957ab897680a83.jpgMurlough Bay (09091668) Murlough Bay is perhaps Northern Ireland's most beautiful and peaceful bay. It is accessed by a steep road from the top of Fair Head which winds down the cliffs. The bay is backed by natural woodland and steep cliffs which are home to peregrine falcons and other birds of prey. Coal mining once took place here and there are several old ruins which were once the miners cottages. From Murlough Bay, spectacular views are on offer across to Fairhead, Rathlin Island and to the islands of Scotland. This photo was taken from high up on the east side of Murlough Bay looking back to Fair Head and Rathlin. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07077566tullagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_93037326257b21a5644217.jpgTullagh Bay (07077566) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06081573urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_5365429757c5f9024935f.jpgInishowen Granite 1 (06081573) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09101718clogherny-tomb https://images.on-this.website/21440_104157498557b4d785c51cd.jpgClogherny Tomb (09101718) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s048-linsfort https://images.on-this.website/21440_121065612857b21affb9158.jpgLinsfort Strand (S048) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s076-malin-head3 https://images.on-this.website/21440_18180410657b21b0793509.jpgMalin Head (S076) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06081543urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_185859955957c5f90831018.jpgInishowen Granite 2 (06081543) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06081802urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_55734504357b219f679c57.jpgUrris (06081802) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06071305galway https://images.on-this.website/21440_93331158557b8c7bd467a6.jpgSalthill, Galway (06071305) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09049491white-rocks-and-armoy https://images.on-this.website/21440_189690280657ab894a466b3.jpgElephant Rock, White Rocks (09049491) This photograph was taken below the White Rocks cliffs, looking back along White Rocks Strand to Portrush. Hidden below the cliffs here are a labyrinth of caves and arches. This rock outcrop is known as the Elephant Rock and the arch here is the same arch that is visible from White Rocks strand. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06050278tremone https://images.on-this.website/21440_80033746357b219f3b3d32.jpgBocan Stone Circle (06050278) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s090-kippford1 https://images.on-this.website/21440_111449606157b746c53128b.jpgRough Firth, Kippford (S090) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09111921beaghmore https://images.on-this.website/21440_104756317857b4d798ac4fe.jpgBeaghmore Stone Circle (09111921) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s037-ardrossan https://images.on-this.website/21440_4398685557b74c8b58876.jpgDawn at Ardrossan (S037) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09081437scotland-holiday-caravan https://images.on-this.website/21440_73217134957b746ab5214f.jpgRough Firth, Galloway (09081437) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s011-skye https://images.on-this.website/21440_47754599157b77a47ccac7.jpgNorth Cuillin, Isle of Skye (S011) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s002-black-ladders https://images.on-this.website/21440_57305665057b6180155676.jpgBlack Ladders, Carneddau (S002) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/11-spaniard-cave https://images.on-this.website/21440_21425899057b740d4afc15.jpgSpaniard Cave, Giant's Causeway https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s016-glyders https://images.on-this.website/21440_168485872857b6180e72b1d.jpgGlyders (S016) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/imgp4549 https://images.on-this.website/21440_46163305057b9fcd4429bd.jpgBinevenagh View (16084549) Taken from the summit of Binevenagh, this view takes in the River Roe and the patchwork of fields which meet Lough Foyle. The city of Derry lies on the horizon. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/p24-10-ben-lui https://images.on-this.website/21440_24615124557b77a29073b5.jpgBen Lui https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07044882urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_200603172457b21a2941a3a.jpgUrris (07044882) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/15046766mournes-camp https://images.on-this.website/21440_29671959957b217777caf1.jpgBen Crom Reservoir (15046766) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s001-lliwedd1 https://images.on-this.website/21440_13945135457b617e16eb40.jpgY Lliwedd (S001) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06081537urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_33701680157c5f92685313.jpgInishowen Granite 6 (06081537) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06060701kippford https://images.on-this.website/21440_167654095057b74693384a6.jpgShell Beach, Kippford (06060701) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06060705kippford https://images.on-this.website/21440_15320420057b74697a5f0a.jpgShell Beach, Kippford (06060705) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08048932lenan-head https://images.on-this.website/21440_97439088457b21a871eac3.jpgLenan Head (08048932) Lenan Head is the site of a defensive fort which guarded the mouth of Lough Swilly during the world wars. It is now largely ruin although many of the undeground corridors can still be explored. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07044325doagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_89483274157b21a1eb3520.jpgGlashedy Island (07044325) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07077426whitestrand https://images.on-this.website/21440_152204107957b21a4da1f15.jpgWhitestrand Bay (07077426) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/mcinroy-oweynagolman-cave-rathlin https://images.on-this.website/21440_112183012557b4cbd1718be.jpgOweynagolman Cave, Rathlin https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/mcinroy-stalactite-cave https://images.on-this.website/21440_190300176557b4cbdbbb87b.jpgStalactite Cave, Larrybane https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08081177portballintrae https://images.on-this.website/21440_115625132057bcb1baeb90d.jpgPortballintrae (08081177) This long exposure was taken on the rocks at Portballintrae. Long exposures are similar to time-lapse which is used by cinematographers. The details of the sea blend togther to produce a soft effect which contrasts against the sharp rocks. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06071229galway https://images.on-this.website/21440_73954213057b8c7adec0bf.jpgSalthill Galway (06071229) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s001-view-from-lliwedd2 https://images.on-this.website/21440_82401326357b617fb57bed.jpgView from Y Lliwedd (S001) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s030-knoydart6 https://images.on-this.website/21440_85723201957b77a736dd48.jpgKnoydart https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s013-skye5 https://images.on-this.website/21440_9689598557b77a69f35b8.jpgSgurr Alasdair from the South, Isle of Skye https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s022-moel-hebog https://images.on-this.website/21440_198210349757b6182cc8685.jpgMoel Hebog (S022) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06081566urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_88943179457c5f90ee915f.jpgInishowen Granite 3 (06081566) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s021-snowdon https://images.on-this.website/21440_30589913557b6181a20c5e.jpgSnowdon (S021) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08070569bloody-bridge https://images.on-this.website/21440_190198358257b2175a51241.jpgBloody Bridge (08070569) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06071056curran-strand https://images.on-this.website/21440_186695331357ab88c3037a7.jpgThe Skerries, White Rocks (06071056) This photograph as taken at the eastern end of Curran Strand, also known as White Rocks Strand. The view north captures the Skerries, a group of small rocky islands just off the north Antrim coast. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08049169malin-head https://images.on-this.website/21440_89633603457b21a8e5c80c.jpgMalin Head (08049169) Banba's Crown is the most northerly point on mainland Ireland and is part of the larger promintory of Malin Head. As well as an old disused signal tower there is also a nearby coastguard station and weather station. To the north can be seen Inishtrahull island, the most northerly island of Ireland. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/p32-12a-machrie-moor https://images.on-this.website/21440_130331714357b74c726bf84.jpgMachrie Moore standing stone (P32) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/11063784binevenagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_64059101457ab9b19c1e5f.jpgBinevenagh Mountain (11063784) Binevenagh mountain rises just to the north of Limavady and marks the western extent of the Antrim plateau. This plateau was formed over 60 million years ago when molten lava spilled from the earth. This image was take from the wheat field to the south of the mountain. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s040-buachille-etive-mor https://images.on-this.website/21440_28037549157b77a8352f7c.jpgBuachille Etive Mor https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07010244malin-and-five-finger https://images.on-this.website/21440_146250584557b21a067ce9e.jpgFive Finger Strand (07010244) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07033427 https://images.on-this.website/21440_112394391857ab9aced3e5b.jpgBenone Strand (07033427) This is a playful photo of my children taken on Benone Strand. This is the longest continuous sandy beach in Northern Ireland and runs from McGilligan Point to the cliffs at Downhill and Castlerock. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06081540urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_178537214657c5f92c7f7df.jpgInishowen Granite 7 (06081540) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s095-ness-woods-waterfall https://images.on-this.website/21440_201685320957c4a84ae7a93.jpgNess Woods waterfall (S095) Ness Woods is a beautiful mixed woodland which was recently extended to join Ervey Wood. It is now possible to walk a good distance along the Burntollet River. The highlight is Ness Wood waterfall which lies to the east (upstream) end of Ness Woods. Ness woods is beautiful in autumn, particularly when the sunshine shines into the glades by the river. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s010-skye https://images.on-this.website/21440_211320818557b77a4297607.jpgBla Bheinn, Isle of Skye https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09071011fair-headand2moretonemapped https://images.on-this.website/21440_211085299357bcb1c626c75.jpgFair Head (09071011) The boulderfield below Fairhead is a wild and dangerous place. Hidden between the heather are huge holes which it would be very easy to fall into. Climbers are seen here regularly making their ascents from the cliff base or practicing moves on the huge boulders here, some of which are as big as houses. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10022090giants-causeway https://images.on-this.website/21440_80224782357ab897ad9815.jpgGiant's Causeway(10022090) This wide view of The Giant's Causeway was taken using a fisheye lens. By placing the horizon through the central of the frame I was able to hide the curved distortion. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09071331carrick-a-rede-larrybane https://images.on-this.website/21440_137298876857bcb1cae8196.jpgCarrick-a-Rede from Larrybane (09071331) Carrick-a-rede ropebridge is located at the end of these fine limestone cliffs at Larrybane. There are old quarry workings here which are interesting to explore.This is also the site of some famous scenes from Game of Thrones. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10093402rathlin https://images.on-this.website/21440_106577420057ab898a4e297.jpgRathlin Island (10093402) This is a photograph of the South Lighthouse (known locally as the Rue Light) as seen from the nearby cliffs. It was from these cliffs in 1642 that clan Campbell soldiers hurled scores of clan MacDonalds to their deaths down a gully now known as Sloak-na-Calliagh. The numbers killed in this massacre has been put as low as 100 to as high as 3000. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/15046738mournes-camp https://images.on-this.website/21440_11399804157b217735d2b8.jpgBen Crom Reservoir (15046738) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09101743clogherny-tomb https://images.on-this.website/21440_40246459357b4d7895659e.jpgClogherny Tomb (09101743) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08030241causeway https://images.on-this.website/21440_121648104057ab88e477916.jpgPortcoon Stack, Causeway Headlands (08030241) A view of the white horses from Portcoon Cove which lies to the west of The Giant's Causeway. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08070490bloody-bridge https://images.on-this.website/21440_150412529157c8930bb6148.jpgSlieve Donard from Bloody Bridge (08070490) The Bloody Bridge River cascades over huge granite boulders on the easter flank of Slieve Donard. This is the highest mountain in the Mournes at 853m high. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07020537ballintoy https://images.on-this.website/21440_116924423257bcb1b49c921.jpgBallintoy (07020537) Ripples in the sand at the eastern end of Whitepark Bay. In the distance you can see bengore Head, one of the finest headlands on the north Antrim Coast. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/15102477mussenden-downhill-aurora https://images.on-this.website/21440_181563503457ab9b27954c2.jpgAurora Mussenden (15102477) Taken during the night of 8th of October 2015. Northern Ireland was treated to a dazzling display of the Northern Lights. This photo was taken from the clifftop at the old libarary at Mussenden. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07045166learmount https://images.on-this.website/21440_161527791457ab9add58c8d.jpgLearmount Forest (07045166) Learmount Forest is a delightful mixed woodland which lies next to the village of Park in the Sperrin Mountains. It is a great place to visit to see the bluebells in late spring and also for the colours of autumn. Sometimes you will see dippers in the river Faughan which runs next to the wood. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07066644portstewart https://images.on-this.website/21440_203507776757ab9ae71ee6a.jpgPortstewart (07066644) This photograph was taken from Portstewart promenade under very unusual sunset conditions. A small gap in the clouds on the horizon lit the cloud bank from underneath and resulting in one of the most intense sunsets I have ever managed to photograph. The lighting lasted on a few minutes. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06092141curran-strand https://images.on-this.website/21440_156275619457ab88c86a1fa.jpgWhite Rocks (06092141) The White Rocks near Portrush are a group of limestone cliffs and headlands. The sea has caved a huge number of arches and caves along the coast here. This arch can be seen from the end of White Rocks strand looking east towards the Giant's Causeway and Dunluce Castle. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/15102588portstewart-strand-dunes https://images.on-this.website/21440_68120602057ab9b2de5ce4.jpgPortstewart Stand (15102588) Portstewart strand is another fine long beach which stretches west from Portstewart town. It is owned by the Natonal Trust. The dunes behind are extensive and are fascinating to explore. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09049792gull-island-slievetooey https://images.on-this.website/21440_175451184657b21aab2014f.jpgGull Island and Slievetooey (09049792) Gull Island is located on one of the wildest and most remote stretches of coastline anywhere in Ireland. It can be seen on the long, long walk between Glencolumcille and Maghera Strand near Ardara. This photograph was taken on a day I joined a climbing team (Iain Miller and Martin Bonner) who were making a first ascent of Gull island (95 meters high). This was the first time any person had set foot on the stack. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07087651ballintoy https://images.on-this.website/21440_108675677657ab88d268f8a.jpgSea Stacks, Ballintoy (07087651) The spectacular volcanic coastline around Ballintoy Harbour is a fascinating place to explore. At certains times it can resemble a land that time forgot. The massive volcanic sea stacks and cliffs act as a line of defense against the huge power of the ocean as it hits the coast here. When the tide is low it is possible to walk round to Whitepark Bay, one of the finest beaches in Ireland. This photograph was taken just to the west of Ballintoy, looking towards the ancient stacks. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/15102474mussenden-downhill-aurora https://images.on-this.website/21440_139775944557ab9b2385d99.jpgAurora Mussenden (15102474) Taken during the night of 8th of October 2015. Northern Ireland was treated to a dazzling display of the Northern Lights. This photo was taken using a wide fisheye lens from the clifftop at the old libarary at Mussenden. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06081551urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_91262060657c5f917649f1.jpgInishowen Granite 4 (06081551) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09022451ballintoy https://images.on-this.website/21440_114828285957ab893ea44cf.jpgWhitepark Bay (09022451) Whitepark Bay is an ancient place. Some of the earliest evidence of human settlement in Ireland has been discovered in Whitepark Bay. Above the beach, in the extensive dune system, are several Neolothic passage tombs and a dolmen known as the Druid's Altar. The bay was also an important location for the export of axes and arrow heads. The strand here is perhaps the finest in Northern Ireland and is complimented by the fine cliffs and dune system behind it. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08020086fanad-pollet https://images.on-this.website/21440_34213530257b21a74987f7.jpgPollet Arch (08020086) This spectacular sea arch is one of Donegal's hidden gems. It is tucked away on eastern Fanad shoreline just south of Fanad Head. The constant power of the Atlantic Ocean has carved out an arch through this large sea stack. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/mcinroy-waterfall-white-rocks https://images.on-this.website/21440_119501619357b740ddeb670.jpgWaterfall Cave, White Rocks https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10052585fanad-lighthouse https://images.on-this.website/21440_190545582657b21ac7d7a36.jpgFanad Lighthouse (10052585) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/mcinroy-cathedral-cave https://images.on-this.website/21440_63408761157b4cbcc6f369.jpgCathedral Cave, White Rocks https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06071113downhill https://images.on-this.website/21440_100907328557ab9ac3ca969.jpgMussenden Temple (06071113) Mussenden Temple is an old library which sits perched on the cliff edge above Castlerock. It was once part of the old Downhill estate, the ruins of which can be explored nearby. It is a great vantage point for Benone Strand to the west and castlerock Strand and Portstewrt to the east. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08020163fanad-pollet https://images.on-this.website/21440_159949468757b21a7f9aa8e.jpgMulroy Bay (08020163) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s021-snowdon2 https://images.on-this.website/21440_59769591057b61826a1578.jpgSnowdon (S021) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08019879causeway https://images.on-this.website/21440_91668080557bcb1b7b124c.jpgPort Noffer, Causeway Headlands (08019879) This interesting sea stack lies just east of the Giant's Causeway. It's a nice spot to enjoy the sunset away from the crowds which gather around the Causeway itself. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/16023174binevenagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_10796356557ab9b36526a6.jpgBinevenagh Mountain (16023174) Binevenagh mountain rises just to the north of Limavady and marks the western extent of the Antrim plateau. This plateau was formed over 60 million years ago when molten lava spilled from the earth. Below the cliffs is an atmospheric amphitheatre where there are many ususual rock spires and gullies. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/15050997ballintoy-whitepark https://images.on-this.website/21440_113756920057ab89953ea07.jpgWhitepark Bay (15050997) This photo was taken in late May at the Eastern end of Whitepark Bay. I climbed a grassy hill to gain a higher vantage point to capture breaking light over the expanse of Whitepark Bay. This dune system is littered with neolithic artifacts left by Ireland's first settlers https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/14086031mournes-camp https://images.on-this.website/21440_119513274357b2176b32400.jpgBen Crom Reservoir (14086031) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/15102603portstewart-strand-dunes https://images.on-this.website/21440_178719674857ab9b3186252.jpgPortstewart Strand (15102603) Portstewart strand is another fine long beach which stretches west from Portstewart town. It is owned by the Natonal Trust. The dunes behind are extensive and are fascinating to explore. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09039268greenan https://images.on-this.website/21440_40251605657b21aa69eb45.jpgGrianan of Aileach Fort (09039268) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07119286portmoon-and-pleaskin https://images.on-this.website/21440_142854070557ab88e04893a.jpgCauseway Headlands (07119286) Sunset over the Causeway Headlands. The pinnacles seen on the cliff edge are known as The Chimneys and are composed of hexagonal basalt blocks similar to those of The Giant's Causeway. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06102347causeway https://images.on-this.website/21440_57089272657ab88cd7113d.jpgGiant's Causeway (06102347) The Giant's Causeway is one of Ireland's most impressive natural features. It consists of approx 40,000 neatly packed hexagonal blocks created thousands of years ago as a result of lava cooling. This is one of my first attempts to photograph it. I was able to balance the warmth of the setting sun against thye cool of the sea . https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10052637fanad-lighthouse https://images.on-this.website/21440_112141009557b21acee5558.jpgFanad Lighthouse (10052637) This photograph of Fanad Head Lighthouse was taken on a cold May evening when a strong northerly wind was throwing huge waves onto the headland. The first lighthouse at this location was built in 1814, shortly after the frigate Saldana was wrecked with the loss of all but the ship's parrot. The current lighthouse stands 39 meters above the high tide and can be seen up to 18 nautical miles away. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/12104727learmount-autumn-views https://images.on-this.website/21440_169685129057ab9b1fb7168.jpgLearmount Forest (12104727) Learmount Forest is a delightful mixed woodland which lies next to the village of Park in the Sperrin Mountains. It is a great place to visit to see the bluebells in late spring and also for the colours of autumn. Sometimes you will see dippers in the river Faughan which runs next to the wood. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07044359doagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_87774777357b21a214c3a4.jpgGlasedy Island (07044359) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07119377portstewart https://images.on-this.website/21440_49055354157ab9af750e51.jpgPortstewart (07119377) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07-dunkerry https://images.on-this.website/21440_79287085157b740cb3f0cc.jpgDunkerry Cave https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08049103malin-head https://images.on-this.website/21440_135272937557b21a8aea078.jpgMalin Head (08049103) Banba's Crown is the most northerly point on mainland Ireland and is part of the larger promintory of Malin Head. As well as an old disused signal tower there is also a nearby coastguard station and weather station. To the north can be seen Inishtrahull island, the most northerly island of Ireland. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08059239dunseverick-benbane https://images.on-this.website/21440_194742639957ab88ed7c5fe.jpgDunseverick Castle (08059239) Dunseverick Castle is an ancient site. It is believed that one of the royal roads from Tara, seat of the Kings of Ireland ended at Dunseverick castle. Saint Patrick visited the castle in the 5th century. Later it became the clan seat of the O'Cahan clan around 1000AD to the mid 1600s. Today, only a small ruin remain, this being the old gatelodge. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/13085085bluestacks-camp https://images.on-this.website/21440_139290605657b21af78d104.jpgLough Belshade (13085085) This photograph was taken on a hike and camp on the Bluestacks in 2013. Lough Belshade is situated below an impressive line of granite cliffs and crags below the peaks of Croaghgorm. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07088015tullagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_212104609057b21a5edf8d0.jpgTullagh Point (07088015) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s001-snowdon1 https://images.on-this.website/21440_198890887557b617f4748b6.jpgSnowdon (S001) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06081533urris https://images.on-this.website/21440_68951257057c5f91fce035.jpgInishowen Granite 5 (06081533) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s110-27-crummies-bay https://images.on-this.website/21440_163368490657b21b117ae71.jpgDunree (S110) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/p48-ness-woods-autumn https://images.on-this.website/21440_171782381157ba27c9d4e88.jpgNess Woods Autumn (P48) Ness Woods is a beautiful mixed woodland which was recently extended to join Ervey Wood. It is now possible to walk a good distance along the Burntollet River. The highlight is Ness Wood waterfall which lies to the east (upstream) end of Ness Woods. Ness woods is beautiful in autumn, particularly when the sunshine shines into the glades by the river. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s007-ben-cruachan1 https://images.on-this.website/21440_23076432657b77a3747a31.jpgBen Cruachan https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10093397rathlin https://images.on-this.website/21440_39613834257ab8983a8ff7.jpgSheep Island from Rathlin Island (10093397) This photograph was taken as a single shaft of sunlight broke through a dense layer of cloud hanging over the North Antrim coast. The island in silhoette in the centre of the photograph is Sheep Island in Larrybane Bay. The photo was taken high on the cliffs of Rathlin Island near the South Lighthouse. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09070920rosguill-boyeeghter https://images.on-this.website/21440_168057731157b21abe2c18c.jpgThe Murder Hole (09070920) This photograph was taken on Boyeeghter Strand, also known by a more sinister name, 'The Murder Hole'. Boyeeghter Bay is one of the most secluded and beautiful strands of Donegal. It makes a perfect place to watch the setting summer sun. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08060351pleaskin https://images.on-this.website/21440_205059934657ab890855f8a.jpgGiant's Causeway (08060351) The Giant's Causeway is one of Ireland's most impressive natural features. It consists of approx 40,000 neatly packed hexagonal blocks created thousands of years ago as a result of lava cooling. This view was taken at twilight from the clifftop and shows how the sea sweeps mysteriously around it. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/12044139donegal-camp-glencolumbcille-ardara https://images.on-this.website/21440_124160293257b21af107a77.jpgGlenlough Bay (12044139) This photograph was taken from Port Hill looking down into lonely Glenlough Bay. The Slievetooey coastline is one of Ireland's most remote areas and offers the hillwalker miles of wild terrain and incredible views. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s031-knoydart3 https://images.on-this.website/21440_63161718657b77a783733c.jpgKnoydart https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10093303tullagh-bay https://images.on-this.website/21440_151369810957b21ae98a69a.jpgTullagh Bay (10093303) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/11083944scotland-holiday https://images.on-this.website/21440_39219443657b746b3be828.jpgRough Island, Kippford (11083944) Rough Island lies in the Rough Firth at Kippford and can be accessed via a causeway which is revealed at low tide. The island can only be visited outside of the bird breeding season which runs from May to June. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08020145fanad-pollet https://images.on-this.website/21440_75070670157b21a78320c0.jpgPollet Arch (08020145) This spectacular sea arch is one of Donegal's hidden gems. It is tucked away on eastern Fanad shoreline just south of Fanad Head. The constant power of the Atlantic Ocean has carved out an arch through this large sea stack. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07108978tullagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_94916043057b21a708d872.jpgTullagh Point (07108978) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08060331pleaskin https://images.on-this.website/21440_181567794057ab8902cdd86.jpgPleaskin Head, Causeway Headlands (08060331) The Pleaskin is perhaps the most impressive headland at the Giant's Causeway. Due to the effects of erosion, all of the individual cliff layers can be seen. From the columnar volcanic basalt near the top to the ochre, iron rich zones and then the dark lower volcanic basalts . This photograph was taken from Hamilton's seat, a popular viewing point at Benbane Head. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08059341dunseverick-benbane https://images.on-this.website/21440_128184179757ab88f761ed6.jpgBenbane Head, Causeway Headlands (08059341) Benbane Head is the most northerly point on the mainland in Northern Ireland. Getting to this position below the cliffs is tricky and this must be one of the remote corners of Northern Ireland. It is a fantastic place to watch the sunset, although if you visit at this time you'll have a long walk home in the dark. This cove is also known as Port na Truin owing to the sounds resembling human woe or lamentation that can be heard here on stormy days. This may be due to wave action in the steeply enclosed bay. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07033578portstewart https://images.on-this.website/21440_122754090757ab9ad41ca09.jpgPortstewart Strand (07033578) Portstewart strand is another fine long beach which stretches west from Portstewart town. It is owned by the Natonal Trust. The dunes behind are extensive and are fascinating to explore. This view captures the windswept grass in early Spring. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08059717inishtrahull https://images.on-this.website/21440_142442533757b21a9755e80.jpgInishtrahull (08059717) Inishtrahull is Ireland's most northerly island. Up until the 1920s it was the home of a thriving community but now only the deserted buildings remain. A lighthouse occupies the west side of the island. The island is now the home of seals, sika deer and a huge variety of bird species. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/sb01-d https://images.on-this.website/21440_72604658057b618408fec4.jpgY Lliwedd (SB01) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07087944sperrins https://images.on-this.website/21440_25886375857ab9aecee222.jpgSperrin Mountains (07087944) This view takes in the beautiful village of Park, nestled amongst the Sperrin mountains. The late evening light is just touching the peaks of Sawel and Dart. The purple heather adds some colourful foreground. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s102-7-glen-etive https://images.on-this.website/21440_115604081057ba2b36cd069.jpgGlen Etive (S102) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09039242greenanand2moretonemapped https://images.on-this.website/21440_11868100957b21aa3cb48a.jpgGrianan of Aileach Fort (09039242) The Grianan of Aileach is an Iron Age stone fort overlooking Lough Swilly. The site is believed to be a historical centre of culture and politics during the rule of early Irish chieftains (c. 800 BC - 1200 AD). An Irish creation myth suggests that the fortress was built by the great king Daghda of Tuatha de Danann. It is believed that the summit may have been occupied as far back as Neolithic times as there is evidence of an ancient tumulus near the fort. This photograph was taken from the walls of the fort looking west into Donegal. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08091616rathlin https://images.on-this.website/21440_59587251557ab89263bbff.jpgEast Light, Rathlin Island (08091616) Rathlin Island is the most northerly inhabited island off the Irish coast. The main port of the island is in Church Bay where frequent sailings to Ballycastle depart. The island is a Special Area of Conservation and is home to one of the largest populations of seabirds in Ireland. The birds are best viewed during the nesting season from the western lighthouse at Kebble. The island is also the home of the cave where Robert the Bruce is said to have hidden and regained his strength before battle. Rathlin was also the scene of the world's first commercial wireless telegraphy link. This was established by employees of Guglielmo Marconi between the East Lighthouse of Rathlin to Kenmara House in Ballycastle on 6 July 1898. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s005-loch-ossian-youth-hostel https://images.on-this.website/21440_93261139457b77a322b6c7.jpgLoch Ossian Youth Hostel https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08059597kinnego-bay https://images.on-this.website/21440_25004905857b21a921c581.jpgKinnego Bay (08059597) Kinnego Bay is one of Inishowen's most beautiful golden strands and is a popular stopping place on the Inishowen 100 scenic drive. It is also the resting place of the Armada shipwreck, La Trinidad Valencera which foundered here in 1588. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09022262causeway https://images.on-this.website/21440_20534482257ab89324b8e1.jpgPort na Spaniagh, Causeway Headlands (09022262) This is a rarely seen view of Port na Spaniagh taken while standing on the remote Lacada Point. In 1588, the Armada warship, The Girona, sank in this bay with a loss of 1300 men. Port na Spaniagh is a cold, north facing cove which is very difficult to access since the closure of the lower cliff path in 1994. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08060162sawel https://images.on-this.website/21440_119320163457ab9b05b6639.jpgDart Mountain (08060162) Sawel mountain and its neighbour, Dart mountain, lie on the boundary between Counties Derry and Tyrone. From the summit of Sawel, on a clear day, it is possible to see from the Mourne Mountains in the east of Ireland to the hills of Donegal in the west. This is the view to Dart Mountain and Mullaghclogha behind. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10083144poisoned-glen https://images.on-this.website/21440_20937309657b21ae02f660.jpgDunlewey Church (10083144) Dunlewey Church sits at an impressive position beneath Mount Errigal at the entrance to the Poisoned Glen. From the church there are fine views down Dunlewey Lough. The building was built by Jane Smith Russell in the 1830s and was used by the Church of Ireland. However, it has long since fallen into disrepair. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s001-llyn-lydaw https://images.on-this.website/21440_147593345357b617ee56f08.jpgLlyn Llydaw (S001) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07055891portstewart https://images.on-this.website/21440_7407039857ab9ae1f04ac.jpgPortstewart Strand (07055891) Portstewart strand is another fine long beach which stretches west from Portstewart town. It is owned by the Natonal Trust. The dunes behind are extensive and are fascinating to explore. This view captures the extent of the beach in the golden light at sunset. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/p26-20-goatfell-view2 https://images.on-this.website/21440_99437372357b74c6c7ee46.jpgGoatfell in winter, Arran (P26) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10032275binevenagh-seagate https://images.on-this.website/21440_112952459257ab9b14a2b24.jpgBinevenagh Mountain (10032275) Binevenagh mountain rises just to the north of Limavady and marks the western extent of the Antrim plateau. The plateau was formed over 60 million years ago when molten lava spilled from the earth. Below the cliffs is an atmospheric amphitheatre where there are many ususual rock spires and gullies. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07022862fanad-and-downings https://images.on-this.website/21440_68974167557b21a0eb619f.jpgBallymastocker Bay (07022862) Ballymastocker Strand is considered to be one of the finest golden strands in Ireland, perhaps even in the world. Indeed, the Observer magazine voted it the 2nd most beautiful beach in the world. It can be found on the eastern short of Lough Swilly, just south of Portsalon. A dramatic view of the beach can be seen from the viewpoint on the Knockalla coast drive. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10022148giants-causeway https://images.on-this.website/21440_56332065157ab897f66964.jpgGiant's Causeway (10022148) This photograph shows the Middle Causeway of the world famous Giant's Causeway. This section is sometimes known as 'The Honeycomb' and in this golden evening light it is easy to see why. The sun at this angle shows off each column perfectly. The main section the Giant's Causeway can be seen to the right and at the back of the photograph. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/06102389causeway https://images.on-this.website/21440_38230799157bcb1aed64fc.jpgGiant's Causeway (06102389) The Giant's Causeway is one of Ireland's most impressive natural features. It consists of approx 40,000 neatly packed hexagonal blocks created thousands of years ago as a result of lava cooling. This is the view west at Sunset looking across the middle causeway. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/10022104giants-causeway https://images.on-this.website/21440_140244431157bcb1ce391e4.jpgGiants Causeway (10022104) The Giant's Causeway is one of Ireland's most impressive natural features. It consists of approx 40,000 neatly packed hexagonal blocks created thousands of years ago as a result of lava cooling. This is the view west at Sunset looking across the middle causeway. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/mcinroy-portcoon-cave https://images.on-this.website/21440_138942225757b4cbd767671.jpgPortcoon Cave, Giant's Causeway https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/s011-skye3 https://images.on-this.website/21440_68952798757b77a51e7d0d.jpgGlamaig Red Cuillin, Skye https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09081503scotland-holiday-caravan https://images.on-this.website/21440_209580716857b746af1bfcc.jpgMersehead Bank from Sandyhills (09081503 This photograph shows the Mersehead bank, a huge expanse of sand that is uncovered on the low tide. The structure in the distance is an old world war bombing target. This view was taken from the footpath between Sandyhills beach and Douglas Hall cove. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07109061portcoon https://images.on-this.website/21440_20592838557ab88db80508.jpgPortcoon, Causeway Headlands (07109061) Portcoon is small cove which lies due west of the Giant's Causeway. It contains a curious "jetty" ;) as well as interesting stacks and a hidden entrance to the deep ! A cove well worth exploring. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09071136fermanagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_68239188857b238399724d.jpgDevenish Isaland (09071136) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/08020155fanad-pollet https://images.on-this.website/21440_53012629457b21a7c3a413.jpgPollet Arch (08020155) This spectacular sea arch is one of Donegal's hidden gems. It is tucked away on eastern Fanad shoreline just south of Fanad Head. The constant power of the Atlantic Ocean has carved out an arch through this large sea stack. https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/07066239kinnego https://images.on-this.website/21440_172516179357b21a3c23723.jpgDungloon (07066239) https://www.andymcinroyphotography.com/09071159fermanagh https://images.on-this.website/21440_98364612457b2383d80436.jpgDeveish Island (09071159)