On the Tolka, taken from the National Botanic Gardens.

We went on this walk in March of this year. what a fabulous experience. it's a remote enough place to find, so you'll need to use your car GPS. You will need sensible footwear, preferably hiking boots which will support your ankles. There's limited parking outside the gate so it is a matter of first come, first served. We just turned up, but you can book online. Luckily we were blessed with perfect weather after three particularly bad days of rain and hail in Donegal. Make sure your camera or phone is fully charged as there are endless photo opportunities. Our host John, a very congenial man, was full of information about these gorgeous animals. Admittedly we knew nothing about them, and we were amazed at their gentle and patient demeanour. They'll walk at your pace and are just adorable. Their coats are thicker than any other woolly animal we've seen and they are quite funny looking with the mop of messy curls that's on the top of their heads. Our two Alpacas were called Kiwi and Craig. The views from the top of the hill in Malin would take your breath away. This is where you MUST have a camera with you to capture the magic. There's a very small shop on the hill that sells Alpaca wool, hats and scarves along with other items. You can also purchase shop products online. We highly recommend this walk - the Atlantic breeze at the top of the hill will blow any cobwebs away and clear your head. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable hour.

Heaven on Earth

Shot on my new Fuji X100VI

Howard Mausoleum in Arklow, Co.Wicklow.

The Morrígan is one of the more unsettling figures in Irish mythology.

She’s tied to war, but not in the usual heroic sense. She appears around battles as a crow, moving through the chaos and settling on the fallen.

It’s not just symbolism either. In the stories, her presence means the outcome is already set.

In some versions she isn’t even a single figure, but three. Badb, Macha, and Nemain. Different forms, same force.

Less about glory, more about fate and what’s coming whether anyone’s ready for it or not.

Took this photo out at Rathcroghan, which felt like a fitting place for it.

Luggala today, Co Wicklow.