16/12/2022
One of the most beautiful hidden gems off South Conamara, some might remember it from the old stamps. St MacDara’s Island covers sixty acres of granite rock, topped with grass and fern. A small stone church on the eastern shore of the island stands on the site of a hermitage or monastery founded by or associated with St MacDara. Built of very large stones, the rectangular church has a high-pitched roof; its most striking feature . In this unreal image by Felix Sproll Photography, he has managed to capture it in pristine darkness allowing the Milky Way to shine over the striking church.
Milkyway over St. Mac Dara's, a small island off the coast of Connemara. St. Mac Dara the patron saint of seafarers in the 6th Century built a small wooden church here that was later upgraded to this stone one in the 10th Century. It's a magical place with old eroded Celtic crosses scattered about (one can be just made out in the foreground), especially at night under the stars.
This is the August picture of my 2023 calendar when the milkyway core is visible after sunset and nearly vertical like in the picture. I still have calenders available, if anyone wants one send me a message. They make perfect Christmas presents for anyone so will save you rushing around in the next week 😜
