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The evening light in North West Donegal can be spectacular. As the sun go down, looking across Sheephaven Bay towards Portnablagh and Dunfanaghy is really atmospheric. This view is from the rocky peninsula of Horn Head, accessed by a little road that hugs the Bay just outside Dunfanaghy.

Evening Catch, Galway Bay

With the sun setting in the west over the Atlantic ocean, the land and sea around Galway bay are often bathed in beautiful subtle evening shades. There are many little coves and rocky outcrops to inspire artists and photographers alike.

Watercolour Painting on cotton rag paper

Size 19.5 X 12.25 inches ( double mount size 26 X 19 inches)

Achill Island Cottage, County Mayo

Situated off Ireland’s west coast, Achill is a beautiful rocky Island, buffeted by the Atlantic ocean. It is accessed by a road bridge over Achill Sound. Achill is said to have the highest sea-cliffs in Europe.

Watercolour Painting on cotton rag paper

Size 19.5 X 12.25 inches ( double mount size 26 X 19 inches)

Coming Ashore, Connemara

This cottage is located on the Galway coast, just north of the beautiful little town of Roundstone famed for wonderful seafood restaurants and live Irish music.

Watercolour on Cotton rag paper

Size 19.5 x 12.25 inches ( Double mount size 26 x 19 inches )

Just north of Portrush, this quiet little town of Portstewart boasts one of Ireland's most beautiful beaches. The Northwest 2000 road race draws motorbike fans from around the world every spring to this area. The locally famous ice-cream shops also attract visitors all year round.

Watercolour painting 14.5 X 10.5 inches

Double mount 22 X 18 inches

Coastal path Ballintoy

This hidden coastal path begins at the White Church at Ballintoy and hugs the cliff top as you head south. Take a picnic and enjoy the beautiful views of Sheep Island, Rathlin and the nearby harbour.

32 X 8.5 inches Watercolour on cotton rag

This rocky promontory on the Antrim Coast is still topped with the ruins of an old coastguard station. A narrow but well maintained footpath gives access to the headland, opening up wonderful views of the beautiful Northern Irish coastline.

Painting 14.5 x 10.5 inches

Double mount 22 x 18 inches

Roundstone harbour and village lie on the west coast of Ireland. The picturesque outline of the Connemara Mountains provides a stunning backdrop for visitors to this location. Roundstone is also famous for its wonderful seafood and good Irish music.

Painting 14.5 x 10.5

Double mount 22 x 18 inches

The picturesque town of Ballycastle famed for the "Ould Lammas Fair" in the song by Ottilie Patterson, has also got this beautiful beach, a stone’s throw from the town centre. The backdrop is Fairhead, with its challenging cliffs and "Grey Man's Path", a favourite place for many climbers.

Painting 14.5 x 10.5 inches

Double mount 22 x 18 inches

View looking down into Glenarm village with bay in the background.

Painting 14.5 x 10.5 inches

Double mount 22 x 18 inches

Friends enjoying "timeout" at the end of a little pier, Church Bay, Rathlin

Painting 10.5 x 14.5 inches

Double mount 18 x 22 inches

Reputed to be haunted, this former hotel once graced the headland at Drumnagreagh. Sadly this lovely old building has recently been razed. The views over Carnlough bay and Garron point are spectacular from this high vantage point.

Watercolour painting 14.5 X 10.5 inches

Double mount 22 X 18 inches

This rocky headland on the Antrim coast affords spectacular views of the rugged coastline and provides a fantastic place to start a good day’s walking. The small harbour at Portaleen is just visible in the bay.

Painting 14.5 x 10.5 inches

Double mount 22 x 18 inches

View from Belfast Lough towards the mouth of the river Lagan . The famous cranes, Samson and Goliath, dominate the city skyline.

Painting 14.5 x 10.5 inches

Double mount 22 x 18 inches

This is a view across Larne Lough from the small harbour at Ferris Point on Islandmagee. The Chaine Memorial Tower in the background commemorates one of Larne's most famous sons, James Chaine. Work on the granite tower commenced in 1887.

Painting 14.5 x 10.5 inches

Double mount 22 x 18 inches

Just 1 mile north of Carnlough on the Antrim coast road, Ringfad is the location of a Spanish shipwreck. According to the locals, gold rings and coins washed up along the coast. It is believed that the beautiful old sweet chestnut that grows in the nearby Cairncastle graveyard sprouted from a chestnut in the pocket of a Spanish sailor who was buried there.

Painting 14.5 x 10.5 inches

Double mount 22 X 18 inches