Dingle’s Dykegate Street Mural
On Dykegate Street in Dingle you’ll find a spectacular mural. The mural was painted by artist, Ciara McKenna. You can find out more about it in this Irish Independent article.
Black and Blue
A striking blue wall on Dykegate Street caught my eye, especially in the bright sunlight that cast a stark shadow across it. Dingle is located in the heart of the Kerry Gaeltacht, one of Ireland’s officially designated Irish-speaking regions where Irish is the community language. The bilingual street signs throughout the town reflect this status,…
Kayaking Adventures in Dingle Harbour
Two people kayaking at the mouth of Dingle Harbour in Co. Kerry while I was on a boat looking for Fungi, the Dingle Dolphin, back in 2017. We saw Fungi that day. He broke the water a few times.
The sign Americans dread
It’s a commonly held belief that Americans don’t know how to drive around roundabouts, but when I visited that country last year (in the before times), I saw at least 2 roundabouts and local people had no problems traversing them. Good luck getting around them in a monstrosity like the Cybertruck however.
The Anonymous Suit
An anonymous man in a suit at the Dingle Races a few years ago. I’m pretty sure he was sucking a lollipop.
Above and Below: Penguin Partners
Two Humboldt penguins swim in the tank at Dingle Oceanworld a few years ago.
Heavy Seas on Dingle Streets
Luckily, you’re unlikely to get sea sick just walking along the street in Dingle, even when someone walks past with a gorgeous photo of the sea.
Swirling at Light Speed
A ride at the funfair in Dingle swirls around at speed. A long exposure photo captures the movement of a long moment, not an instant of time.
Hussey’s Folly caught in the light
Hussey’s Folly at the mouth of Dingle Harbour as it was caught by the rays of the sun. This was almost exactly four years ago, at the height of the Covid pandemic. Apparently, Covid levels are just as high now and the latest strain is quite nasty too. It will always be with us. 🙁
Sky High Vantage Point
A seagull resting on a very tall pole in Dingle, Co Kerry, with the setting sun lighting up the sky in wonderful colours.
Photos at the Conor Pass
A family stopped at the top of the Conor Pass to take photos of each other on a glorious July day in 2022.
Another lap at the races
A rider and horse at the Dingle Races completes one lap of the track in August 2022.