downpatrick head

Snapshots from Downpatrick Head

@JudyEv (342484)

Rockingham, Australia

April 24, 2023 11:27pm CST

The collage shows photos I took at Downpatrick. I’ve done separate posts on the sea stack, the blowhole and the WWII relics. Here, upper left, you can see the lovely little white flowers that were very prolific in the area. Upper right shows some of the dozens of birds that were resting on the ledges of the cliffs. Some looked to be playing in the wind, letting the wind lift them wherever it wanted and not bothering to flap their wings at all. Lower right is a general view of the cliffs and lower left is a stylised statue of St Patrick (that guy went everywhere!). There are the remains of the foundations of a very ancient church and it was once a place of pilgrimage.

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@jstory07 (140370)

• Roseburg, Oregon

25 Apr 23

What beautiful pictures. Especially of the birds.

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

The birds seemed to be coasting on the wind currents. How they didn't get dashed against the rocks I don't know.

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@Laurakemunto (12862)

• Kenya

25 Apr 23

These places really look so cool and scenic at the same time

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

There is a lot of wonderful things to see in Ireland. The history is very interesting.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Apr 23

Spectacular shots. Ireland is full of scenic places. I wish I could visit there someday.

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

I don't think there is a dull part of Ireland. I hope you're able to visit there one day.

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@LadyDuck (472258)

• Switzerland

25 Apr 23

You were lucky with the weather, the sea looks so beautiful and deep blue.

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

We were indeed very lucky with the weather. Overall, we were lucky too and didn't have too many really horrible days.

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@LadyDuck (472258)

• Switzerland

3 May 23

@JudyEv - We had very little rain in April, but at least it rained a bit and it rained during the whole Labor Day weekend.

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 23

@LadyDuck That would be annoying for many - raining over the long weekend.

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@Marilynda1225 (83186)

• United States

25 Apr 23

Beautiful pictures Judy. I would love to visit Ireland

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

It's a lovely country but I don't think we'll be going back. We're getting too old. Health insurance will go up a lot soon and it's a very long flight.

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@Marilynda1225 (83186)

• United States

2 May 23

@JudyEv at least you were able to make the trip now and got to see your son. Guess it will be up to him to visit you in the future

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 23

@Marilynda1225 We've talked about it with him. If he can't afford the fare, then we're happy to pay it.

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@LindaOHio (182951)

• United States

30 Apr 23

Very cool pictures. Any idea how old the church remains are?

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

As far as I can ascertain it was built during St Patrick's time so during the 5th century.

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 23

@LindaOHio Ireland is full of ancient remains of buildings, etc.

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@LindaOHio (182951)

• United States

3 May 23

@JudyEv Wow! That is really ancient.

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@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

25 Apr 23

What a very nice place

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@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

3 May 23

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

It was indeed. I'm glad we were able to go there.

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@ptrikha_2 (47124)

• India

25 Apr 23

Looks like Ireland has a lot of places to explore. Geographical structures, Sea shores, Rock formations, Ancient places of significance. Plus the places seem to be a good opportunity for some nice pictures for you and Vince !

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

Haha, yes. There were 'photo opportunities' everywhere you looked.

@allknowing (138319)

• India

25 Apr 23

You are on a memory creating spree it seems to me. By the time you return you will be loaded with Ireland

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

I have a lot of photos but now need to sort them so I can name where they were taken. Hopefully I'll get that done soon.

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@rebelann (113052)

• El Paso, Texas

25 Apr 23

You got some really splendid shots. I wonder how many species of birds nest on that sea stack.

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

I think at least three or four were mentioned on one of the sites about it.

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@RebeccasFarm (90571)

• Arvada, Colorado

25 Apr 23

It is lovely there Judy.

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@RebeccasFarm (90571)

• Arvada, Colorado

3 May 23

@JudyEv Oh I know that wind there over there Judy..glad you had the warm coats and scarves..I know it well

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

It is indeed but it was quite windy and cold too. I'm really glad we had nice warm coats and we got quite fond of our scarves too.

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@JamesHxstatic (29413)

• Eugene, Oregon

26 Apr 23

What a beautiful area that is!

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@JamesHxstatic (29413)

• Eugene, Oregon

3 May 23

@JudyEv Sounds like the Oregon coast.

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

It is certainly is beautiful but can be very bleak and windy at times too.

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@arunima25 (87861)

• Bangalore, India

25 Apr 23

They are scenic..loved the way you described some birds playing with the wind

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

I was worried that the birds would get dashed against the rocks but they seemed to know what they were doing. lol

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@arunima25 (87861)

• Bangalore, India

4 May 23

@JudyEv Nature makes every creature smart in its way

. That's amazing!!

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@Beestring (14717)

• Hong Kong

25 Apr 23

Lovely scene. I particularly like the photo on birds and the statue.

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@JudyEv (342484)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 23

I enjoyed watching the birds in the wind. It was almost as if they were surfing the wind currents.

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