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daraconnolly.bsky.social
@daraconnolly.bsky.social
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50-something Irishman married no kids 1 poodle loves outdoors and languages and music
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White fuchsia growing from a crack in our garden wall
A small fuchsia plant growing horizontally from a crack in a red-brick wall. It has two flowers in bloom and two flower buds at the end of a woody stem
July 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Thai basil flowers
A close-up image of a flower stalk on a potted herb plant. The individual flowers are small, delicate, pink and white. Another herb plant with darker red leaves is slightly out of focus behind. Backdrop is the red-brick wall of a house
July 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Poodle on the rocks. Overlooking Dublin Bay from the top of 3 Rock
A black miniature poodle is standing on a granite outcrop on elevated ground. It is sunny and the sky is blue and cloudless. The sea is visible in the distance. On the surface of the rock can be seen the shadow of the dog and the photographer.
May 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Blue sky, blue sea, bright sunshine #ireland #kayak #poodle
A man in a red t-shirt sits in a yellow kayak at sea. His paddle rests across his knees. A small black dog is also in the kayak. The sky is blue and mainly cloudless, hazy near the horizon. A rocky island shoreline is visible in the background
May 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Sea cave under Ireland’s Eye. #ireland #nature #kayak
A person in a yellow kayak is seen deep inside a sea cave. The person is dwarfed by the high vaulted rocky ceiling of the cave, which is dramatically coloured in green and pink. The water surface inside the cave appears calm and has the colour of jade
May 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Red maple yellow maple blue sky #trees #nature #ireland #speirgorm
In the foreground, a low tree with a mass of yellow leaves. Behind it, a taller tree with darker red leaves. Against a deep blue cloudless summer sky
May 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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#nomowMay #nature #wildflowers #ireland Having mowed this suburban strip of grass on Sunday 4th of May, I won’t mow again for the next few weeks. Target: 10 different native wildflowers in bloom by the end of May.
A strip of grass lawn between road and footpath, cut short. Two young lime trees are growing. To the left is a white-painted garden wall, to the right is the road surface, dappled with evening sun and shadow.
May 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Paddling to Dalkey Island #Ireland #kayak #poodle
In the foreground a black miniature poodle dog is in a kayak between the bare knees of the kayaker. The dog is wearing an orange lifejacket and facing left. Ahead and to the left another kayak. The sea is calm. Both kayaks approaching an island with a tower visible on the skyline. A young woman is paddling a red kayak on a calm sea. She is facing the camera. Behind her a coastline with hills and houses, and a partly overcast sky.
May 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Roots #beech #ireland #nature
A mature beech tree stands on sloping ground in a forest. Its exposed roots form a complex and visually impressive structure
May 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Gorse, blue skies and clouds, and a fragment of rainbow #ireland #scenery #speirgorm
April 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Picnic at Glendalough Upper Lake #ireland #scenery #glendalough
2 people sitting at a picnic table in a scenic location. A black miniature poodle sits in the foreground looking away from the camera. Mountain scenery and blue skies in the backdrop. A wicker picnic basket and food on the table.
April 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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On Muck Rock #howth #scenery #ireland
Two people and a black miniature poodle stand on an elevated rocky outcrop looking at a view that extends to Howth harbour and Ireland’s Eye
April 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Benji’s had a haircut
Black miniature poodle lying on top of a duvet on a double bed
April 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Sunday morning at the summit of Carrickashane. Amazing views of near and distant hills #ireland #hillwalking #poodle #scenery
March 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Climbing the Sugarloaf on a fine spring day. My happy place! #ireland #hillwalking #poodle #outdoors #scenery
A woman wearing hillwalking gear and a black miniature poodle stand in the foreground looking at the camera. The iconic shape of the Sugarloaf mountain behind them. The bright spring sunshine is casting shadows and the sky is blue with wisps of white cloud.
March 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than walking in the hills with old friends? Lugnagun and Sorrel Hill
A sika deer stands at the edge of a forest of mature Sitka spruce, looking towards the camera as if posing for the photo. Three people are sitting on a hillside having a picnic lunch. They are wearing clothing suitable for cold, windy, or rainy weather. The hillside is a mix of rocks, grass and heather. A black miniature poodle is looking towards the camera Three people and a black miniature poodle are standing on the summit of a hill facing the camera. There is a cairn of rocks behind them. They are wearing clothes suitable for cold, windy, or rainy weather.
February 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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We visited two hills today - Ballinafunshoge (480m) and Sleamaine (430m). Beautiful views in the heart of Wicklow. Benji saw a deer and got very excited!
Picture of a car with its rear hatch open in a remote mountain location. A black miniature poodle is standing on the parcel shelf looking out, while a woman is getting ready to go for a walk
February 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM