Skellig Michael (Sceilig Mhichíl) is one of the jewels of Ireland's landscape and heritage. Seen here from a helicopter, the Small Skellig and Lemon Rock are also visible. Puffin Island, Valentia and Portmagee are all visible in the distance.
A double-pyramid of rock soaring up from the surface of the Atlantic, it houses two lighthouses (one decommissioned), a 6th century monastery and a hermitage from the same era.

Rossbeigh Beach on a fine spring day

A panoramic view of the Maharees with Brandon Mountain in the early morning haze in the background. 

A popular beach on summer afternoons, Barley Cove is one of Cork's most beautiful beaches. Seen from the air on an October afternoon, beautiful broken light plays across the landscape.

The rising sun paints Mount Errigal in tones of pink and purple over the lake.

Ardnakinna guards the western tip of Bere Island. Seen here from the air at sunrise.

Known locally as the Murder Hole, this beautiful secluded beach belies its dark name.

Roonagh Point with Croagh Patrick in the distance.

White Strand in Connemara at sunset.

The massive cliffs at Slieve League peek out behind a Napoleonic watchtower in the foreground at sunset.

Sligo's iconic mountain bathed in sunset light.

Valentia Island seen at sunrise with Bray Head in the foreground.