Spring gentian on the Burren and long May evenings, that's my pick for a first Ireland trip. But book a Skellig Michael run and I'd choose a different month. My month-by-month guide here. #Ireland #Burren

Spring gentian on the Burren and long May evenings, that's my pick for a first Ireland trip. But book a Skellig Michael run and I'd choose a different month. My month-by-month guide here. #Ireland #Burren
May is my first pick for an Ireland trip, mostly for the Burren's spring flowers. Spring gentian, 16-hour evenings, and the May dates I'd check before you lock in any bookings. Full guide here. #Ireland #Burren
An attempt to show the scale and beauty of Corcomroe Abbey. The detail in it all was simply stunning
Mainistir Chorca Mrua / Corcomroe Abbey, Co. Clare
A nest in the wall and a tomb effigy of Conor na Siudane Ua Briain.
Mainistir Chorca Mrua / Corcomroe Abbey, Co. Clare
12th-century Cistercian monastery. Once known as "St. Mary of the Fertile Rock", a reference to the Burren's fertile soil.