Sea and Rocks, Ballydonegan Bay, West Cork

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One of my favourite places to holiday in Ireland is Allihies, Beara Peninsula, West Cork.  It was while hubby and I were enjoying one of our lengthy stays there during the autumn of 2010 that I took these photos. The weather was scorching hot with blue skies most days. Ballydonegan Bay, Allihies, West Cork. Taken October 2010.

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Dunboy Castle near Castletownbere, West Cork

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This hotel, the refurbishment of which was halted in 2011, was renovated from the ruins of Puxley Mansion which was built by Henry and John Puxley in 1739 and burnt to a skeleton by the IRA in 1921. Below images from the castle grounds. Taken October 2010.

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This is surely an Alice In Wonderland walkway!

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This scene reminds me of a Constable painting

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What secrets does this room hold?

Last Days of Winter, Allihies, West Cork

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Bohreen from Allihies Village

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Back road behind our home

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Under Construction! - New walker pathway

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Ballydonegan Bay

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Ballydonegan Bay

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New Life near Ballydonegan Bay

Already you can see the changing light from Winter to Spring. Taken February 2011.

Twilight - Allihies, West Cork

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This was the light over Allihies, Beara Peninsula, West Cork three hours ago. Taken February 2011.