Stephen M.'s photos with the keyword: ireland

Pelican of London

Doon Lough

19 Oct 2023 18
Doon Lough is a small, easily overlooked lake in western Leitrim near the border with Sligo. It is set in a stunning landscape with the Keelogyboy and Leean mountains surrounding it.

Keelogyboy Mountains

19 Oct 2023 16
Panorama of the wonderful west Leitrim landscape with the Keelogyboy and Crockaun mountains in the background.

Mullaghmore Lake

19 Oct 2023 29
The smaller of the two lakes at Mullaghmore in northern Sligo. The lakes are an important migration stop-off point for Whooper Swans breeding in Iceland and wintering in Ireland. Several hundred can be found here in spring and autumn, with significantly fewer during winter.

Salmon of Knowledge

19 Oct 2023 22
The 'Salmon of Knowledge' sculpture by the main entrance of the Institute of Technology Sligo. The sculpture was made by Brian Halpin and installed in 2002. The Salmon of Knowledge is part of Irish mythology: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon_of_Knowledge

Benbulben

19 Oct 2023 25
Panorama of Benbulben and Kings mountains which dominate the Sligo landscape.

Mute Swan - Cygnus olor

18 Oct 2023 31
One of the pair of Mute Swans on Doon Lough.