Category Archives: nature

Thursday Doors – September Weekend

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

In September I met up with my sisters and mother for a weekend get together and collected so many Thursday Doors shots it will keep me going till the end of the year, I think. We rented self-catering accommodation in … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Outdoors

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

The weather has been so hot here in Ireland lately that I’ve spent most of my time outdoors in the shade, so this week’s Thursday Doors post is all about nature. July has been extremely warm and dry, which isn’t … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Coffee With a View

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

My first cup of coffee indoors at a cafe in almost a year deserves to be included in this week’s Thursday Doors post and it was in a place with a magnificent view. The Shorebird Coffee Hut in Ballycastle, County … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Vintage Surprise

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

The arrival of a couple of 1930’s style vintage wedding cars was a pleasant surprise when my grandson, Lukas, was capturing some Thursday Doors photos on his trip to Antrim Castle Gardens. The chauffeurs were very friendly and even posed … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Antrim Castle Gardens

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

Thursday Doors is fast becoming a family affair as this week’s photos were contributed by my grandson Lukas which he took on a recent visit to Antrim Castle Gardens. He found a colourful mosaic while he was there. The statue … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Another trip to Blackrock

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

Thursday Doors features some cottages from Blackrock in County Louth this week. Most of the photographs that I’ve posted of my native seaside village have been taken of the main street and promenade so I thought I should feature the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Freedom

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

At last we are now permitted to travel outside our own counties, which explains this week’s Thursday Doors title – Freedom. So we took to the road and drove through the counties of Monaghan and Louth to visit some of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – In the Pink

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

Welcome to another Thursday Doors and this week it’s in the pink. If you’re familiar with that expression you’ll know it refers to being in extremely good health and spirit. This week’s door, or should I say doorway, belongs to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Cushendun, County Antrim

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

Another Thursday Doors from County Antrim this week, courtesy of my daughter and son-in-law, featuring the village of Cushendun. It has been under the protection of the National Trust since 1954 and was designated a conservation area in 1980. It’s … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Murlough Bay Cottages, County Antrim

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

My daughter and her husband live in the Causeway Coast and Glens area of County Antrim in Northern Ireland and they sent me these lovely photos of cottages and scenery around Murlough Bay for this week’s Thursday Doors. So thank … Continue reading →

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