Ross Castle

This fifteenth century castle is on the shores of Killarney Lake, one of Ireland's most beautiful places. There are small rowboats that you can rent, and larger boats for tourists that you can take for a nice spin around the lake. The summer sunsets are spectacular from the shore. This place has a long history. In 1652 it was one of the last strongholds to surrender to Cromwell. In the eighteenth century it was a prison, and also became a monastery. It's an ideal place to go and spend a pleasant day and have a picnic.

My first overseas trip alone was a 6 day trip around Ireland during St Patty's Day. It was BEAUTIFUL and the people are so friendly. Killarney was one of our many stops and I had the privilege of photographing Ross Castle with no one around....