James' Journal

Kildysart, County Clare: An Artist’s Journey Home

Kildysart, County Clare: An Artist’s Journey Home

Long before James A. Truett saw Kildysart, the County Clare village appeared on his grandmother’s birth certificate. Decades later, it became his home, his community and one of his most enduring photographic subjects.

Ten Years of Ireland: The 2027 Magical Irish Countryside Calendar

Ten Years of Ireland: The 2027 Magical Irish Countryside Calendar

What began in 2015 as an extension of James A. Truett’s photography books became a ten-year tradition. Discover the landscapes, memories and careful choices behind the 2027 Magical Irish Countryside Special Edition.

Ballinalacken Castle and the Long View Across Galway Bay

Ballinalacken Castle and the Long View Across Galway Bay

Explore Ballinalacken Castle through James' eyes, from its limestone perch to Galway Bay, the Aran Islands and the Wild Atlantic.

Irish Mist: Where the Road Disappears

Irish Mist: Where the Road Disappears

Walk through Irish mist with artist James A. Truett, where County Clare’s soft light, turf-fire aromas and ancestral paths reveal Ireland’s quieter soul.

Inside Dysert O’Dea Castle: A Tower House Restored

Inside Dysert O’Dea Castle: A Tower House Restored

Step inside Dysert O’Dea Castle in County Clare, a restored medieval tower house surrounded by ancient monuments, trails and sweeping views above Corofin.

St. Tola’s Cross at Dysert O’Dea, County Clare

St. Tola’s Cross at Dysert O’Dea, County Clare

Stand beside St. Tola’s Cross at Dysert O’Dea as James explores its carvings, Romanesque church, round tower and County Clare pasture setting.

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