For those who are enduring a brutal summer heat wave in the Western US and Central Europe, here are some pictures of Ireland during the Winter of 2005 and 2006. Currently the Irish are experiencing a very wet Summer. And I wish I could give some of the incredible amounts of rain that Texas is experiencing to the Western US.

Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo

Foyle Bridge, Co. Derry

Blessington, Co Wicklow

Derrynane and Sneem, Co Kerr

Grand Canal, Co. Dublin

near Doolin, Co. Clare Slieve Donard, Mourne Mountains, Co. Down

Tourmakeady, Co Mayo

Winter evening near Mullagh Mor, Burren, Co ClareNier Valley, northwestern area of the Comeragh Mountains, Co Waterford
These photos were grabbed from http://www.rte.ie/weather/photo.html.