Ireland Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide Buyers Guide 2018/2019

Photographic Adventures Located on the northwestern corner of Europe, surrounded by water, with its ever-changing weather, sky and daylight palette, the diversity and drama of the landscape and seascape and our renowned Gold Tier dark sky reserves are just a few reasons Ireland is adored by photography enthusiasts and experts. Atlantic MarineWildlife Expeditions Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, marine wildlife is in abundance here and daily wildlife expeditions by boat offer glimpses of sea turtles, seals, dolphins, sharks and whales to name but a few. For the more adventurous, our Dive centres along theWild AtlanticWay offer programmes for beginners to the advanced, exploring offshore marine wildlife and even the wrecks fromWorldWar 1 U-boats. Dark Skies With 3 recognised Dark Sky Reserves in Ireland (two with Gold Tier status), these regions of Ireland offer astronomical sights visible with the naked eye, as good as those seen in places like the Grand Canyon, Iceland or the desert plains of Africa. Here, while sitting in the dark of a quiet beach, the night sky comes to life with rolling waves of pink green and blue hues.With the right solar conditions, a crisp clear night sky and our guarantee of no light pollution, all you need is patience and a camera to capture the moment! Search out Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve, Ballycroy National Park & Wild Nephin and Inishowen Peninsula for more information. 17 Errigal Mountain, Do. Donegal Ballinskelligs, Co Kerry