Stunning photographic tour of the west coast
This stunning depiction of Doolough in West Mayo features in Carsten Krieger's new book.
is a breathtaking photographic tour of Ireland’s rugged west coast with over 100 stunning images by renowned photographer Carsten Krieger. Combining landscape photography with the folklore and history hidden in the Irish landscape, this is a unique travel companion and an immersion into the wild beauty of Ireland’s western periphery.
Ireland is a land of stories and storytellers, and its untamed Atlantic seaboard is steeped in ancient folklore and fascinating history. A wealth of folk tales, passed down through the generations, survives from the counties of the Wild Atlantic Way, stretching from Kinsale in Cork to the stunning Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal.
Carsten Krieger has traversed this landscape, absorbing the echoes of the past and unearthing the ancient myths and legends, along with the unique geology, history and heritage on which they are based.
From the ‘Old Hag’ of the Beara Peninsula to chilling stories of devils and saints in Sligo and Donegal, the author illuminates this beguiling collection of folklore with over 100 exquisite photographs to create a captivating new perspective on Ireland’s west coast. This fascinating collection is a must-have for tourists and natives alike.
Carsten Krieger is a photographer, author and environmentalist based in County Clare. He has published numerous books on Ireland’s landscape, natural history and heritage. When not working on a new book, he spends his time as an editor for the Crossbill Guides Foundation and as a project manager for AstonECO.
