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Seventeen vivid pictures of Ireland captured by amateurs on Instagram

THERE'S no denying that Ireland is one of the most picturesque places on earth.

From the cosy bars of Dublin, to the wild and windswept west coast, there’s just something about Ireland’s natural beauty and old world charm that is a photographer’s dream. Don’t just leave it to the professionals though, with a few clicks anyone can capture a bit of Irish charm.

Here are 17 of Ireland’s mostInstagram-worthy spots…

#Blarney 25,885 tagged Instagram posts:

The iconic Blarney castle makes an impressive backdrop to any snap.

Walking through a beautiful trellis of highly poisonous plants. #blarneycastle #blarney #blarneypoisongardens #poisongarden #ireland #ireland2016 #lovely #deadly #beautiful #magicalplace

A photo posted by Tristan Lueck (@trislueck) on Jun 1, 2016 at 2:47pm PDT

En route to kiss the Blarney Stone #blarneycastle #ireland #castle #gopro #blarney

A photo posted by Brett Lindsey (@brett_93) on Jun 1, 2016 at 2:50pm PDT

#Kilkenny 116,301 tagged Instagram posts:

Quintessentially Irish Kilkenny’s character makes it a tourist's Instagram favourite.

Taking a quick break from #exams in the #sunshine #summerishere #kilkenny #kilkennycastle #bluesky #alwayssunnyduringexams #summer #hot #sun #castle #grass #sunnies #break

A photo posted by Doireann O'Riordan (@madebydoireann) on Jun 2, 2016 at 5:23am PDT

Kilkenny, you beauty! ☀️#Kilkenny #ireland #rivernore #summer #beauty #photography #photo #photographer #scenesofireland #capturingireland #river #castle #kilkennycastle

A photo posted by Eve Brennan (@evebrennan_) on May 30, 2016 at 12:19pm PDT

#Dublin 3,883,392 tagged Instagram posts:

Home to the classic #FirstGuinness Selfie but there’s plenty more to photograph in Ireland's capital.

Temple bar #dublin #Ireland #templebardublin

A photo posted by Anaïs Rlt (@nanas_5) on Jun 3, 2016 at 4:01am PDT

Who said it would be raining in Ireland ? #dublin #templebar #coloredstreets

A photo posted by Anaïs Rlt (@nanas_5) on Jun 3, 2016 at 3:55am PDT

#Ennis 32,132 tagged Instagram posts:

Atmospheric Ennis is a great place to capture the rugged Co. Clare coastline.

Who said it would be raining in Ireland ? #dublin #templebar #coloredstreets

A photo posted by Anaïs Rlt (@nanas_5) on Jun 3, 2016 at 3:55am PDT

#Cobh 24,495 tagged Instagram posts:

From Spike Island to the Titanic, you can snap a slice of history in this storybook harbour town.

I feel at this point it doesn't need to be said anymore, but Ireland you're stunning. Thank you for being my home the last 8 months and giving me the best weather my last days to enjoy you thoroughly. #Ireland #eire #stcolemanscathedral #Cobh #Cork #Irish #Travel #ocean #Titanic #cityview #travel #explore #hike #blueskies

A photo posted by Chris Hunt (@chrishunt004) on Jun 3, 2016 at 2:40am PDT

beatiful #cobh from seaman's view #lastportofcall #titanic #cork #tourismireland #ireland #visitireland #neverstopexploring #igireland #vitaminsea

A photo posted by @herrbjoernsen on May 30, 2016 at 10:09pm PDT

#Killarney 116,748 tagged Instagram posts:

Ireland’s great outdoors, there's plenty of impressive scenery to be shot in Killarney National Park.

#row #boats #beautifulday #killarney #killarneynationalpark #ireland

A photo posted by Erica (@beameuppy) on Jun 2, 2016 at 11:54am PDT

#ireland #familyvacation #Killarney

A photo posted by Carrie (@carerebow) on Jun 1, 2016 at 1:29pm PDT

#Kinsale 43,123 tagged Instagram posts:

There’s a reason so many artists and photographers make their homes here, inspiration is everywhere.

#nofilter #kinsale #mykindofcolor

A photo posted by @aislingitis on Jun 2, 2016 at 10:16am PDT

#kinsale #Ireland #青空が映える港町:) #B型女ひとり旅 #what_a_beautiful_day

A photo posted by yukiko (@yukiko_jpa) on Jun 5, 2016 at 3:57pm PDT

#Athlone 31,004, tagged Instagram posts:

For the best shots of Athlone it’s worth taking a boat along the Shannon.

A nice place to spend lunch! #athlone #heartofireland #Ireland #river #rivershannon #water #peaceful #sunnyday #sunshine #heatwave #irishweather

A photo posted by Ali Heavey (@sugarfluffhorse) on May 31, 2016 at 1:54pm PDT

#colorful #city #athlone #irland

A photo posted by EvSaBiNe (@evsabine) on May 31, 2016 at 8:08am PDT

#Wexford 93,631 tagged Instagram posts:

Coastline, castles and that lovely lighthouse are all Instagram classics.

Wexford in the summer #Wexford #Curracloe

A photo posted by Cora Furlong (@corafurlong) on Jun 3, 2016 at 7:14am PDT

What a beautiful county we live in ?? #hooklighthouse #wexford #sea #lighthouse #ireland

A photo posted by Aoife Murphy (@aoifemurphy92) on May 31, 2016 at 12:03pm PDT

#Galway 479,015 tagged Instagram posts:

To the bay and beyond there are plenty of beautiful backdrops in Galway.

Tough day at the office #gettingfedup #roadtrip #kylemoreabbey #connemara #instadaily #instaireland #ireland #galway #home #potd #castle

A photo posted by Ciara Daly (@getting_fedup) on Jun 3, 2016 at 7:22am PDT

#latergram #Galway #Gaillimh #Ireland #Irlanda

A photo posted by Sarah Biser (@saritahlynne) on Jun 9, 2016 at 2:35am PDT

#Sligo, 114,419 tagged Instagram posts:

Breathtaking Instagram shots of both coast and countryside are what Sligo was made for

Down by the garavogue, that's definitely a song title #garavogue #river #sunsout #pretty #sligo #cantbeatit

A photo posted by Emma Smith (@emmasmith93) on Jun 2, 2016 at 12:28pm PDT

Who said the sun doesn't shine in the west! #irishsummer #blueskies #swan #signets #sligo #sligowhoknew #sligotourism #lunchtimewalk #wildatlanticway #loveireland #discover_ireland #ireland #ireland_gram

A photo posted by Colleen Fahey (@colleen.fahey) on Jun 2, 2016 at 6:20am PDT

#Carrickfergus 14,712 tagged Instagram posts:

Carrickfergus Castle is always camera ready.

Humble little smartphone snap - wish I brought my camera with me the night. #carrickfergus #castle #ireland #sunset #s7edgeplus #samsung

A photo posted by CHRIS thedesignboy Mcclenaghan (@thedesignboy) on Jun 3, 2016 at 3:01pm PDT

#Carrickfergus #carrickferguscastle #northernireland #carrickfergusonline #unitedkingdom #belfast #instagram #instagramers #instagood #instalike #antrim #antrimcoast #carrick #unitednations

A photo posted by DK (@dimis_d) on May 21, 2016 at 1:28pm PDT

#Derry 120,276 tagged Instagram posts:

Vintage murals and a thoroughly modern peace bridge, there’s enough contrast Derry to get an interesting shot anywhere.

Mural illustrsting Father Edward Daly waving a blood-stained white handkerchief while trying to escort the mortally wounded Jackie Duddy to safety on #BloodySunday of 30 January 1972 in #Derry, #NorthernIreland

A photo posted by Ali Alsabbagh | علي الصباغ (@ali_alsabbagh) on Jun 2, 2016 at 7:40am PDT

#summer #sunshine #derry #northernireland #peace #bridge #river #foyle #city #ebrington

A photo posted by @daviddoherty11 on May 31, 2016 at 2:00pm PDT

#Belfast 1,022,731 tagged Instagram posts

Belfast has a bounty of edgy dockyard and classic maritime scenes to immortalise.

#Belfast #getawayweekend #lunchtime #northernireland #market

A photo posted by Louise (@louisepasin) on Jun 3, 2016 at 5:54am PDT

SS Nomadic, Hamilton Dock, Belfast She was built as a tender to RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic, and is the only surviving White Star Line vessel afloat today! #NorthernIreland #Belfast #SSNomadic

A photo posted by Jib Praosiri พราวศิริ (@jp_praosiri) on Jun 3, 2016 at 2:00am PDT

#Limerick 153,060 tagged Instagram posts:

From grey flagstone to painted houses, full colour or monochrome Limerick looks good.

#ireland #limerick #summerevening

A photo posted by Mirjam Kunkeler (@mirjamkunkeler) on Jun 2, 2016 at 12:48pm PDT

Another gorgeous day in Ireland! Leaving Limerick and off to the Ring of Kerry #Ireland #roadtrip #travel #vacation #limerick #ringofkerry #kingjohnscastle #swanseverywhere

A photo posted by Quincy Pham (@msquincypham) on Jun 2, 2016 at 4:13am PDT

#Tipperary 27,770 tagged Instagram posts:

Filled with the classic those Irish postcard staples of livestock and ruins.

Just so calm there. #horeabby #ireland #tipperary #relax #nature #birds #bluesky #greenery #scenery #clouds #summer #calm #ruins ?

A photo posted by Looking @ Beauty 1Day @ A Time (@winniewood) on Jun 1, 2016 at 9:54am PDT