http://www.helene-brennan.com http://www.helene-brennan.com/cúl-dorcha-sunset6792 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A golden sunset on Cúl Dorcha Beach, Ballyferriter. Sybil Head (Ceann Sibéal),  is in the background.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/cúl-dorcha-sunset6792 http://www.helene-brennan.com/cúl-dorcha-sunset6832 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Looking down on Cúl Dorcha Beach, with the sun setting above Sybil Head, in the background.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/cúl-dorcha-sunset6832 http://www.helene-brennan.com/couminole-mist-dunquin0728 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Misty hills of Couminole, Dunquin.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/couminole-mist-dunquin0728 http://www.helene-brennan.com/couminole-mist-dunquin0716 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT On this summer's day, a veil of misty cloud creeps over the hills of Couminole.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/couminole-mist-dunquin0716 http://www.helene-brennan.com/couminole-dunquin0701 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A beautiful beach for strolling and reflection. The Blasket Islands can be seen from this beach, also the Skellig Rocks.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/couminole-dunquin0701 http://www.helene-brennan.com/couminole-dunquin0705 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT This lovely beach here on the dingle peninsula is surrounded by enormous, impressive rock formations. ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/couminole-dunquin0705 http://www.helene-brennan.com/couminole-dunquin Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A summer view of Couminole. The quiet secluded beach just out of view recessed between the rocks. It's an enticing beach in good weather, but it can be treacherous.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/couminole-dunquin http://www.helene-brennan.com/orange-tip-butterfly Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT In my garden, this lovely male orange tip butterfly rests for long enough for me to take a photo. I understand the females have no orange.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/orange-tip-butterfly http://www.helene-brennan.com/apple-blossom0654 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Apple blossom, in my own garden, always attracts me. I capture it every year.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/apple-blossom0654 http://www.helene-brennan.com/pink-flower007 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A flower from my own garden on the Dingle Peninsula.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/pink-flower007 http://www.helene-brennan.com/connor-pass0669 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT From the Connor Pass road, this is a view of Mount Brandon and corrie lakes, a much enjoyed view to be seen as people travel along this route, stopping at various stunning viewing places as they go.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/connor-pass0669 http://www.helene-brennan.com/dún-an-óir-5 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A very scenic spot, in Ballyferriter, with a dark history.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/dún-an-óir-5 http://www.helene-brennan.com/blasket-islands005 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Great Blasket Island, the very flat, low Beginish Island  and the Tiaracht are the Islands seen in this painting.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/blasket-islands005 http://www.helene-brennan.com/great-blasket-island003 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT This is a view of the Island when travelling on the Slea Head Drive on the Dingle Peninsula. It's the largest of the group of Blasket Islands, off the West Kerry coast.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/great-blasket-island003 http://www.helene-brennan.com/black-rock-banna-strand03 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Original pastel artwork not available, but limited edition prints available]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/black-rock-banna-strand03 http://www.helene-brennan.com/banna-sunset-5 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A particularly colourful sunset on Banna Strand]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/banna-sunset-5 http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-2 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-2 http://www.helene-brennan.com/walking-up-croagh-patrick Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT A view of the path up Croagh Patrick, as a walker makes his way on this gruelling route. The views are stunning on this mountain and worth the effort. This mountain is generally known locally as The Reek.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/walking-up-croagh-patrick http://www.helene-brennan.com/croagh-patrick-in-winter-colours Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The warm evening light bring out the brilliance of the winter colours of this view of Croagh Patrick, known locally as the Reek.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/croagh-patrick-in-winter-colours http://www.helene-brennan.com/view-of-croagh-patrick Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT As the light fades on an evening...]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/view-of-croagh-patrick http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay009 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay009 http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay008 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay008 http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay005 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay005 http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay017 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay017 http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay016 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Clew Bay is one of Mayo's most stunning places. Croagh Patrick (the Reek) is seen in the background.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay016 http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay012-2 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay012-2 http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay013 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay013 http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay001-1 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-landscape-with-clew-bay001-1 http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-cows-in-a-landscape026-2 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-cows-in-a-landscape026-2 http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-cows019 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-cows019 http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-cow013 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/mayo-cow013 http://www.helene-brennan.com/meadow-sweet0246-1 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/meadow-sweet0246-1 http://www.helene-brennan.com/meadow-sweet0245-2 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Growing wild in my garden - beautiful meadow sweet]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/meadow-sweet0245-2 http://www.helene-brennan.com/apple-blossom9794 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Delicate apple blossom]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/apple-blossom9794 http://www.helene-brennan.com/butterfly-on-thistles0188 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/butterfly-on-thistles0188 http://www.helene-brennan.com/meadow-brown-butterfly-on-thistles0183 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/meadow-brown-butterfly-on-thistles0183 http://www.helene-brennan.com/tortoiseshell-butterfly0154 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/tortoiseshell-butterfly0154 http://www.helene-brennan.com/red-admiral-butterfly-on-buddleia0203 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/red-admiral-butterfly-on-buddleia0203 http://www.helene-brennan.com/peacock-butterfly_0211 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/peacock-butterfly_0211 http://www.helene-brennan.com/butterflies-0n-buddleia0211 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Butterflies showing how much they like the buddleia flower.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/butterflies-0n-buddleia0211 http://www.helene-brennan.com/speckled-wood-butterfly-on-apple-blossom2808 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Speckled wood butterfly, commonly seen in woodlands, gardens and hedgerows.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/speckled-wood-butterfly-on-apple-blossom2808 http://www.helene-brennan.com/bumble-bee-and-wildlower7090 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/bumble-bee-and-wildlower7090 http://www.helene-brennan.com/peacock-butterfly-on-buddleia Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The buddleia flower is well known to be a favourite of the butterflies.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/peacock-butterfly-on-buddleia http://www.helene-brennan.com/loosestrife7368 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT These loosestrife make a lovely show of colour in the the Irish summer.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/loosestrife7368 http://www.helene-brennan.com/loosestrife6901 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Irish wildflower.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/loosestrife6901 http://www.helene-brennan.com/loosestrife7340 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Loosestrife, commonly grows on the roadsides and in the fields in Ireland. It also grows in my garden, where I encourage it. It's not invasive, although I understand it is so in some countries.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/loosestrife7340 http://www.helene-brennan.com/pink-and-blue-hyacinths Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pink and blue hyacinths, the blue more commonly known as bluebells.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/pink-and-blue-hyacinths http://www.helene-brennan.com/bumble-bee-on-escallonia Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT It's always great to see these lovely big bumble bees. They love the escallonia flowers. You can hear a big buzz from the escallonia bush in summer.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/bumble-bee-on-escallonia http://www.helene-brennan.com/foxglove2815 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT A foxglove, growing on a roadside in the Dingle Peninsula.]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/foxglove2815 http://www.helene-brennan.com/pink-cosmos-flower-and-bee Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Growing in my garden,  this beautiful cosmos came from a wildflower seed packet. ]]> http://www.helene-brennan.com/pink-cosmos-flower-and-bee