Lush Irish livestock

Along the byways of Ireland, jaded city dwellers can feast their eyes on field after field of lovely livestock.

Left, a sheep relaxes near the Rock of Cashel.

Right, donkeys graze in a lush green field.

Below, cattle graze at Clonmacnoise and on a Portlaoise Farm.  Bottom right, sign points the way to a stud farm for horse breeders.