Trish Punch

February 19, 2021

Photography, Ireland's islands, Nature, Ireland

The corncrake

Trish Punch

February 19, 2021

Photography, Ireland's islands, Nature, Ireland

As a kid, I remember my mum lamenting the fact that corncrake numbers had declined so much, it was unlikely we would ever hear their distinctive calls in the summer

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September 9, 2019

Ireland's islands, Ireland, Photography

Inis Oírr

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September 9, 2019

Ireland's islands, Ireland, Photography

The ferry was absolutely full. There was a big funeral on Inis Oírr that day and the boat was heaving with friends and relatives from the mainland and neighbouring islands

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September 1, 2019

Ireland's islands, Ireland, Photography

Inishfree island

Trish Punch

September 1, 2019

Ireland's islands, Ireland, Photography

I met Oscar by the pier and within minutes we were in his boat cruising between the islands around Burtonport. The weather forecast threatened heavy showers but beautiful

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August 26, 2019

Ireland's islands, Ireland, Photography

Inis Bó Finne

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August 26, 2019

Ireland's islands, Ireland, Photography

I sat at one end of the boat eyeing my little green tent beside me. Would it keep me dry tonight when the rain rolled in? As if reading my

Trish Punch

August 19, 2019

Ireland's islands, Ireland, Photography

Inishkea South

Trish Punch

August 19, 2019

Ireland's islands, Ireland, Photography

The tide was low so we moored offshore before transferring from the boat to a small dinghy. As we rounded the long pier wall, a picture-perfect scene was revealed on the island shore.

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July 23, 2019

Ireland's islands, Photography, Ireland

Clare island

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July 23, 2019

Ireland's islands, Photography, Ireland

Reading old stories about life on Clare island, one would be forgiven for mistaking these tales for mythical folklore. It was once home to the great pirate queen, Grace O’ Malley, who

Trish Punch

May 27, 2019

Ireland's islands, Photography, Ireland

Inishbofin island

Trish Punch

May 27, 2019

Ireland's islands, Photography, Ireland

I rang and booked a bed in the hostel on Inishbofin for that evening. The voice on the other end of the line said ‘that’s great, see you later, bye’. And that was that

Trish Punch

March 31, 2019

Photography, Ireland's islands, Ireland

Inis Meáin

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March 31, 2019

Photography, Ireland's islands, Ireland

The ferry had rolled with the big swell across Galway bay. Pulling into the small harbour, I was met with an instant wave of peace and quiet. Unlike the other

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October 10, 2018

Ireland's islands, Photography, Ireland

Great Blasket island

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October 10, 2018

Ireland's islands, Photography, Ireland

I woke up during the night and listened for a while. A soft wailing emanated from the beach below the house. I leapt out of bed and grabbed my torch. Outside, I found

Trish Punch

June 29, 2016

Ireland's islands, Ireland, Nature, Photography

Bioblitz on Cape Clear

Trish Punch

June 29, 2016

Ireland's islands, Ireland, Nature, Photography

I just love moths. So when I heard that the 'moth man' was opening the moth traps, I just had to be there. The man in question, Eamon O' Donnell, was sitting