HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2014 CALENDAR

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For several years, I’ve made up calendars for a few friends and family members.  Since I can’t send one to each of you, I thought I’d try it this way!

2014 CALENDAR COVER  CO. FERMANAGH

 2014: JANUARY  CO. MEATH

2014: FEBRUARY  GIANT’S CAUSEWAY

2014: MARCH   BONANE, CO. KERRY

2014: APRIL  RING OF KERRY

2014: MAY  BOMBAY STREET, BELFAST

2014: JUNE  MIZEN PENINSULA, CO CORK

2014: JULY  SKELLIG ISLANDS, CO KERRY

2014: AUGUST  MOYNALTY, CO MEATH

2014: SEPTEMBER  DUNLUCE CASTLE, CO ANTRIM

2014: OCTOBER  GLENANCHIQUIN, BEARA PENINSULA

2014: NOVEMBER  CO. MEATH

2014: DECEMBER  DINGLE PENINSULA, CO KERRY

HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY FRIENDS!

Copyright 2013                          Mary Jane E Clark

MONDAY’S MAGICAL MOMENT: DOWNHILL, COUNTY ANTRIM

About an hour outside of Belfast, I came upon this gorgeous waterfall in the hamlet of Downhill, in the Glens of Antrim.  County Antrim has so many wonderful locations, including the Mussenden Temple, the Giant’s Causeway,  the Old Bushmills  Distillery, Dunluce Castle, the Portstewart Golf Club, soaring sea cliffs, golden strands, mountains and, yes, waterfalls!

Copyright 2013                                     Mary Jane E Clark

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MONDAY’S MAGICAL MOMENT: DUNLUCE CASTLE, CO. ANTRIM

It’s the season……………I forgot yesterday was Monday!  This is Dunluce Castle on the County Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland.  Legend has it that part of the castle tumbled into the sea, carrying several of the help, during a bad winter storm.  It’s precarious perch makes for a spectacular sight very close to the Giant’s Causeway and Bushmill’s Distillery.  For you golfers, the golden strand of beach in  the background is part of the Royal Portstewart Golf Club, which hosted the British Open this year.

Copyright 2012                       Mary Jane E Clark

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MONDAY’S MAGICAL MOMENT: CARNLOUGH BOATS, CO. ANTRIM

Carnlough, in the Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland is a tiny little town with a charming harbour.  Most of the town, including the marina, are made of local white limestone and fairly glow in the summer sun.    I love the peaceful stillness portrayed in the reflections of the boats.    As always, click to enlarge photo.

Copyright 2011            Mary Jane E Clark

MONDAY’S MAGICAL MOMENT: GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, CO. ANTRIM

The Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim, Ireland, is a place of myth and mystery.  It’s said that the legendary Finn McCool built the causeway to Scotland to challenge a rival.  And, indeed, these formations are also found off the coast of Scotland and submerged along a direct route from one island to the other.  The over 40,000 interlocking columns (in Ireland) are a UNESCO World Heritage site.  A giant’s walkway or a 60 million year old volcanic legacy?  You decide.  In the far distance is Malin Head, the northernmost point in Ireland, which, politically, is in the “South”.    Click on image to enlarge.  Click on highlighted words for more links.

Copyright 2012        Mary Jane E Clark