Enable Ireland Fundraiser ‘The Wild Atlantic Way’ Lahinch Beach Sunset, Liscannor Bay

Today really felt like the start of winter to me.   A friend is still sea swimming, (no wet suit) and told me today they swam between hail showers- not for the faint hearted.  

My last time by the sea was at the end of September when I witnessed an amazing sunset at Lahinch Beach, Liscannor Bay, Co. Clare.  The whole scene- sky, sea, land and beach turned rose gold – a wonderful end to a magnificent day, a fabulous start to a magical evening. It inspired a series of paintings; three are part of the Enable Ireland Fundraiser ‘The Wild Atlantic Way’ next month.  

Memories of goats and cheese making in the Burren, Co. Clare

The goats followed their owner into the heart of the Burren on spindly legs and delicate hooves.
At the end of the lane the herd spread out, picking their own routes and wandering on to forage.  To my eyes even the blackthorns appeared to sprout little antlers and form pointy faces.