Colorent la terre Les lacs les rivières C’est le décor Du Connemara

The gates of the Ballynahinch, home for two nights (the hotel, not the gates)

Lodge at the west gate of the castle

North entrance of Ballynahinch Castle

The castle from the river side to the east.

Ranji purchased the property in 1924 and summered there until his death in 1933.

Along a woody path on the grounds of Ballynahinch

A gate leading to the river

Of course I’m on the list! Check it again.

It’s coming right for us!

The ivy covered ruins on Castle Island

The castle house has been in turns a brew house and a prison.

Leaving the castle and Connemara after two short days.

Perhaps we will return one day.

But for now, the big city beckons.

View of Lough Corrib from the grounds of the castle

Another roofless ruin on the road

Last views of the Irish countryside before hitting the highway to the Irish city. Dublin here we come!