THE IRISH AIR Corp have the best view of Ireland and recently they have been capturing the Ireland at its best from the air.

Well, they have done it again, this time, taking spectacular photos of Sligo while on their operations over the county.

Knocknarea , Sligo. Irish Air Corps / Facebook Irish Air Corps / Facebook / Facebook

The coming and going of a seal colony on Sligo's shore. Irish Air Corps / Facebook Irish Air Corps / Facebook / Facebook

Some surfers tread the water in Stranhill. Irish Air Corps / Facebook Irish Air Corps / Facebook / Facebook

Surfers at Strandhill Irish Air Corps / Facebook Irish Air Corps / Facebook / Facebook

The sun setting over Sligo bay. Irish Air Corps Facebook Irish Air Corps Facebook

Sligo airport on the road to Strandhill at low tide Irish Air Corps / Facebook Irish Air Corps / Facebook / Facebook

Slieve League, just North of Sligo Bay. Irish Air Corp / Facebook Irish Air Corp / Facebook / Facebook

Sligo town - from the air. Can you see your house? Irish Air Corps / Facebook Irish Air Corps / Facebook / Facebook

More great photos captured by the Irish Air Corp can be seen here and here.

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