I have divided this gallery into two sub-galleries, The Soul of Ireland and The Spirit of Ireland.
For me, the soul of Ireland resides in her verdant landscapes and dramatic skies, as well as in her rich history, ever-present throughout the counties I visited, Galway, Clare, and Tipperary. The Spirit of Ireland is embodied in the people: their joy, their friendliness, their music, their pubs, and their Guinness (clearly an acquired taste!).