Eyes Open Ireland - Giovanna of Tirabaralla

Today's Eyes Open Ireland comes courtesy of Giovanna of Tirabaralla from Dublin.

Giovanna is Italian and has lived in Ireland for almost 3 years now.
She lived her first 10 Irish months on the Aran Islands, on Inis Mor, to be exact.

She says,
"It was a very special and strong experience and I still cherish it, despite the initial difficulties about adapting to something so different from my habits (I come from the city of Florence, in Tuscany). Most of the beauty of living in such a place is...the beauty of the place itself, see for yourself :) ".

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Dun Eochla, at the highest point on the island.


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Entrance of Teaghlach Einne, St. Enda's church, in Killeany.


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A detail of a column inside the small church, which, at present, is half buried in the sand.


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Another detail of the little church, as you see it's still cherished and visited :)


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A view from An Tra Mor surroundings, my favourite beach, near Killeany Village.

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The joys of living on a remote island on a good summer day!
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Man, these make me want to go to the beach! Aren't they beautiful?! The Aran Islands are definitely on my list of places to visit!

Have photos of your own you'd like to share?
Send them my way and tell me why you took the photo, which county it is in and your name and Etsy shop link. You can convo me on Etsy or email me at rach@balancedcrafts.com

Thanks so much for sharing with us, Giovanna!!