THE COMMON SNIPE, CONNEMARA CO GALWAYThe common snipe is a well camouflaged bird, it is usually shy and conceals itself close to ground vegetation and flushes only when approached closely. When flushed, they utter a sharp note that sounds like scape, scape and fly off in a series of aerial zig zags to confuse predators. They forage in soft mud, probing or picking up food by sight. They mainly eat insects and earthworms, also some plant material. Common snipe nest in a well hidden

and large water insects

long connected to the mainland by two causeways

is primarily a study of color and light

As the de Burghs eventually became Gaelicised

Evidence of ancient settlement in the area includes a number of midden

It was used mainly for spinning and weaving wool

most evident in the varied pilasters

The market is administered by Cork City Council

Ireland’s sheep flocks tend to be very small scale by international standards

When flushed

the current church dates to the early 20th century

The market is well supported locally and has become a tourist attraction - drawing visitors from throughout the world