19 stunning images of Ireland in winter

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“Winter’s Bliss on Mount Errigal, the tallest mountain in County Donegal.” Topping out at 751m high, the towering peak dazzles in winter white.

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“Sneachta i sligeach 🌨️” at the mighty Benbulben as it hibernates for the winter. Snow capped and still, this majestic range is at its most striking in the colder months.

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“I normally capture photos of Donegal or Sligo, but this shows both 🏰 🏔” Like something out of a fairytale, the last of the December sun fades over Mullaghmore. 

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On top of the world at the summit of Croagh Patrick. From a vantage point of 765m, snowy Mayo below looks extra special.

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"Love a wee snow day ❄️" As you head out on the trails of Leitrim this winter, you might find yourself in a winter wonderland.

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"Sunsets are proof that endings can often be beautiful too.❄️💕🌅" Enjoy the sunset on a winter walk in Carrick-on-Shannon.

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"The fantastic #macgillycuddysreeks from Mount Brandon." Stretching from Glencar to the Gap of Dunloe, the Reeks are a popular draw for keen winter climbers.

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“License to chill 🏔” on a winter’s drive in Connemara heading for the Twelve Bens. Wild and unspoiled, the area's scenery is showstopping in the chilliest part of the year. 

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“Frosty morning at Loughcrew Cairns” where megalithic tombs date back over 5,000 years. The highest point in Meath greets a winter's dawn.

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The Knowth Passage Tombs, braving the elements in this spot since about 3200BC. A frozen moment at a place older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza.

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At Glendalough, the Round Tower sits in its glacial valley. Built by the monks of St Kevin’s monastery many centuries ago, here's the iconic landmark wrapped in freezing fog.

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"The fairytale woods of Ballinastoe." Go on a walk through a winter wonderland in the Wicklow Mountain National Park.

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“Knocking on heavens....gate 🤔” Known for horse racing and rolling fields perfect for grazing, The Curragh looks magical at the beginning of a winter day.

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"Where will you be escaping to in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands this winter?" Two swans gliding on the peaceful water of Lough Gowna on a winter's morning.

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“A frosty Keeper Hill, Newport, County Tipperary.” Beautiful snowy vistas in the place also known as Sliabh Coimeálta in Irish, or ‘the mountain of guarding’.

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“Getting up for a sunrise shot just after Xmas last year and finding a herd of deer 🦌 🌅” Capturing daybreak with a special guest at the Phoenix Park on a frosty morning. 

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“Incredible sunset over the Dublin mountains!!” Finding Yuletide magic among the evergreens on the Ticknock Mountain Trail.

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The Ha’penny Bridge in dramatic winter weather. The 205 year old pedestrian crossing over Dublin's River Liffey nearly disappears in rare blizzard conditions.

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“Flashback to Dublin looking good in the snow👌🏼🌨❄” Molly Malone braving the weather without an overcoat during a particularly cold winter in the fair city.