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Glencar, ireland, Irish, landscape, Leitrim, rural, scenery, scenic, sheep, snow, water, waterfall, weather
I had a couple of hours spare today now that I’m no longer in the volunteer centre. I’ve really missed exploring so it’s great to get back to it again.
Glencar is a really lovely place with beautiful scenery. We had some snow this morning and it settled on the higher ground.
After a little drive around I headed to the waterfall. The shots aren’t as steady as I’d like them to be as I don’t use a tripod and handheld on 0.4 second is difficult.
The rain stayed off while I was out walking around the waterfall, which was good as I haven’t got my waterproof camera yet. For those who don’t know I won a waterproof camera from Pixcam. I’m delighted about it !! Can’t wait to try it out.
For some reason people have turned the fence at the waterfall into a ‘rag tree’. It was only like this in the last year or so.
I’m all for the concept of rag trees where objects are left in the hope a prayer or wish would be granted but I was surprised to see a One Direction sticker and an empty tic tac box!!
Beautiful photos of a beautiful place, Val. I love going to Glencar. I’ve a good friend who was proposed to right by the waterfall, on the steps beside it. How wonderfully romantic! Whenever we go there, it always feels very Tolkien-esque. Very hobbit-y. And that’s only one of the many things I love about it. The energy of the entire area is so magical and mystical. Thanks for sharing these with us, Val. It cheered me up (I’ve come down with a nasty bug or cold type of thing, and it’s been getting me quite grumpy these past couple of days).
Oh poor thing, get well soon June.
Awww…thanks, Val. But I think it’s just the time of year for colds and flu-y type symptoms and the like. I think what annoys me the most is that I feel zapped of energy and I’m constantly feel chilled to the bone and just feel the need to stay wrapped up under many duvets. It’s more annoying than anything else – that, plus the fact that I couldn’t fully enjoy myself on Paddy’s Day because of it. It’ll be gone in a couple of days (I’m hoping). Thanks for the get well wishes.
Hope you feel better soon
Absolutely stunning pgotographs! You made me feel I was actually there so now I’m determined to go back as soon as possible.
Thank you!
You’re welcome Frances
Excuse typo above! Over-enthusiastic in getting comment in!
Wow Val! Those waterfall photos are amazing!
Thanks Ellie
Beautiful photos, even if you didn’t have a tripod!
Is it bad that I think the rag tree looks terrible? Looks like a load of rubbish got stuck on the tree.
Thanks
The rag tree does look awful. The first time I saw it I thought it was toilet paper!
Lovely photos, have past by a hundred times and never get tired of the scenery. Thanks for sharing
Lovely photos, have passed by a hundred times and never get tired of the scenery. Thanks for sharing
Thanks
Hi Magnumlady, your first picture: Celtic Trinity Knot tree design: planted mid ’80s by the McCabe Family. They planted that whole hill (known as ‘Tormór’) in the mid-eighties, and planted the design in the centre (Celtic Trinity Knot) with Japanese Larch on Sitka Spruce. They plotted the hill using white plastic bags, ground pegs and a two way radio to give instructions from the opposite layby on the N16. The Glencar area is divided between Co. Sligo & Co. Leitrim, this design & surrounding property is in Co. Sligo. It was privately funded/planted for the enjoyment of all & the Celtic design comes out best in autumn when the Japanese Larch change colour.
source: A.MacCabe, Glencar, Co.Sligo
Thanks for that great information. Lovely to know the background and history behind it, a really clever and striking idea.