title>May 2016 - 3rd week in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland

Ross Island

Woods on Ross Island near Killarney are almost in full flower now with Wild Garlic and with Bluebells.

Ross Island

Wild orchid.

Ross Island

Turner´s Rock.

Ross Island

Vista - 1.

Ross Island

Small obstacle.

Ross Island

Vista - 2 ; view of Lough Leane.

Ross Island

40 shades of green.

Ross Island

40 shades of green.

Ross Island

Ross Island

Lough Leane.

Ross Island

Budding Wild Garlic.

Ross Island

At sunnier places Wild Garlic is already in full flower.

Ross Island

There´s this strong scent of onions everywhere around.

Ross Island

There´s this strong scent of onions everywhere around.

Ross Island

Bluebells.

Ross Island

A passing shower at the other side of the lake.

Ross Island

Back at the castle - with the threat of some rain.

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden on the Beara Peninsula near the village of Lauragh is on the Kerry-side of this peninsula.
The garden covers an area of more than 60 acres and is well-known for its collection of rhododendrons and tree ferns.
The garden is designed around Derreen House, which is not open to the public.

Derreen Garden

Set at the head of Kilmackillogue Harbour.

Derreen Garden

Set at the head of Kilmackillogue Harbour.

Derreen Garden

Set at the head of Kilmackillogue Harbour.

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Derreen is also well-known for its tree ferns.

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Busy feeding the young birds.

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

´Unfolding´ ferns.

Derreen Garden

Derreen Garden

Uniquely shaped tree.

Derreen Garden

Fairy houses can be found here as well.