The crumbling ruins of Hore Abbey. Green pastures that stretch to the sea. Dublin's lights reflected in the River Liffey, the Cliffs of Moher, black-faced sheep grazing contentedly, a perfectly poured Guinness, storied Blarney Castle. Swept by magic and suffused with a deep sense of history, Ireland charms its visitors. Featuring lyrical text by novelist Colum McCann and hundreds of full-color photographs from Peter Matthews, 365 Days in Ireland captures the Emerald Isle's lyric beauty and hardy spirit—from Antrim to Wicklow to Kerry to the dramatic seascapes of Cork.
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Hardy in spirit and sublime in beauty, Ireland casts a powerful spell. Abbey ruins crumbling into the countryside. Pub posters that boast "Guinness for Strength." Misty, magical Glencar Waterfall. The streets of Dublin, where a modern pulse beats as traditions endure. Plus, climbing Croagh Patrick, a rough-and-tumble game of rugby, Inishmore's coastal cliffs, a belly-warming stew, and green pastures that stretch to the sea.
With hundreds of transporting photographs from Peter Matthews and evocative text by novelist Colum McCann, this calendar captures the poetry, splendor, and deep sense of history that pervades the Emerald Isle. From Kerry to the rugged reaches of Galway to Leitrim and Sligo—Yeats Country—this is a lively tribute.
With hundreds of transporting photographs from Peter Matthews and evocative text by novelist Colum McCann, this calendar captures the poetry, splendor, and deep sense of history that pervades the Emerald Isle. From Kerry to the rugged reaches of Galway to Leitrim and Sligo—Yeats Country—this is a lively tribute.
About the Author
Peter Matthews is a freelance photographer currently based in Ireland. His work has appeared in publications such as GEO magazine, National Geographic Traveler and Newsweek.
Colum McCann, the prize-winning author of Fishing the Sloe-Black River, This Side of Brightness, and most recently, Dancer: A Novel, has been called “the literary heir of Frank McCourt.”
Colum McCann, the prize-winning author of Fishing the Sloe-Black River, This Side of Brightness, and most recently, Dancer: A Novel, has been called “the literary heir of Frank McCourt.”
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Just as beautiful this year as in years past,
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This review is from: 365 Days in Ireland Calendar 2008 (Picture-A-Day Wall Calendars) (Calendar)
I have been purchasing the 365 Days in Ireland calendars for years. This year it has even more special meaning for me since I've been fortunate enough to travel there. Now that I have the new one for 2008, I can't wait to hang it up and enjoy it.
Each month is devoted to a different region (county or city) in Ireland. At the top of each page there is a larger picture along with a short narrative about the area, then each day has a picture. Having reviewed all the months I found June to be my favorite with a large picture of Dublin at the top along with daily pictures of all the interesting sites I saw there. It certainly brought back memories for me. You don't have to have a history of having traveled to Ireland to enjoy this beautiful calendar. The photography is beautiful - it may make you want to make Ireland your next vacation destination. I enjoyed this calendar before I was lucky enough to travel to Ireland, and enjoy it even more now. I'm sure you will enjoy it too.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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The best Ireland calendar around!,
By "15th-girl" (Los Osos, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 365 Days in Ireland Calendar 2002 (Calendar)
I have bought an Ireland calendar every year for the past six years. I always get one for my grandmother and usually one for me. This is the best calendar out there. There is almost one photo per each day highlighting each county. There are some truly beautiful photos. I also like that there is plenty if space to write appointments and such in the large boxes beneath each date. I highly reccommend this calendar - it's well worth it's cost.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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An Annual Purchase.,
This review is from: 365 Days in Ireland Calendar 2007 (Calendar)
As an Irishman living away from home,I find this to be a great purchase,to keep a little bit of home in your house all year around,as the name suggests it's 365 days in Ireland so a different picture to look at every day.
We buy it every year and enjoy it very much.
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