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Inishglora Island
15/03/2021
During Griffiths Valuation of 1855 Inishglora Island was a part of Lord Bingham’s Estate or ‘Stripe Brendan.’ At the visit ...
The collapse of the old Market House/ Courthouse/ Sessions House at Roscommon Town.
14/03/2021
Roscommon town was the Assizes town for the County of Roscommon. The ‘Sessions House’ was the place where the Court ...
Carrowcrom Wedge Tomb
12/03/2021
This perfectly preserved Carrowcrom or Cheathrú Chrom Wedge Tomb in Co. Mayo is marked on the OS Map as ‘Dermot ...
Tim Severn’s unscheduled visit to Ballywhoriskey Pier on the Fanad Peninsula
12/03/2021
Ballywhoriskey Pier. We once had a very special visitor to this pier. According to legend and some medieval manuscripts, Irish ...
Kilmolash Church, Co. Waterford
11/03/2021
Kilmolash Church is located in West Waterford about 5 kilometres from the town of Cappoquin. Today, the church can be ...
Medieval Dunmore, Dunmore Augustinian Friary and Claddagh Castle
09/03/2021
Introduction Dunmore is 15 kilometres north east of Tuam and it’s bounded on the north by County Roscommon, on the east by ...
Seaweed harvesting - the tools of the trade
09/03/2021
‘The wealth of the sea is proverbial, and even the weeds which grow in it are valuable and can be ...
Moravian Graveyard Rathfarnham
09/03/2021
My Grandmother’s Prayer Book
09/03/2021
Our local Post Box
08/03/2021
Folly House, Doonass, Clonlara, Co Clare
08/03/2021
The Folly known as the Turret at Doonass This 18th century folly house found on the Doonass Estate, Clonlara, Co Clare ...
A brief history of the Kelp industry in Fanad
08/03/2021
The harvesting of seaweed and it’s use for various purposes appears to be quite an ancient practice in Ireland. In ...
Harcourt Street railway line
03/03/2021
I live in Tullyvale/Cherrywood and have recently made a lot of videos mostly reflecting on the Harcourt Street line and ...
Chimneys
03/03/2021
According to the Oxford English Dictionary: ‘Chimney‘ originally meant a ‘Fireplace.’ It is thought to have been derived from the ...
Mass Rock at Sylane, near Tuam
01/03/2021
Mass Rock at Sylane, near Tuam. Lovely quiet space nestled in the midst of mature trees with a marker where ...
Gods of the Neale Monuments, Co. Mayo
01/03/2021
Pyramid Under Chapter marked ‘Curiosities’ this report on page 37 stated that close to the House of Lord Kilmaine in Co. ...
Cong Abbey
25/02/2021
Cong Abbey also known as the Royal Abbey of Cong was established during the twelfth century on the site of ...
Fenit & Surrounds – The Three Castles, the Old Village & More
25/02/2021
Introduction While Fenit Island Square Castle and Barrow Round Castle still dominate the landscape, a lesser known third castle once existed! ...
Fenit Port & Marina
24/02/2021
Introduction For centuries the Old Port of Fenit was Barrow Harbour. The port was key in medieval times to monastic settlements ...
Fenit & Saint Brendan The Navigator
24/02/2021
Introduction The Fenit skyline is marked by the towering St. Brendan commemorative statue, located on the peak of Great Samphire Rock ...
Augustinian Friary, Ballinrobe
23/02/2021
The Abbey of the Hermits of St. Augustine was founded by Elizabeth de Clare prior to 1337. It was located ...
Memories of the O’Farrell family
22/02/2021
Fenit - Little Samphire Lighthouse
22/02/2021
Introduction Since 1854 Little Samphire Island Lighthouse (An Fhianait Teach Solais) has served as a navigation light for Tralee Bay. Construction ...
Fenit - A Fossil Walk
22/02/2021
Fenit within (the island) and Fenit without (the peninsular village area) are underlain by Waulsortian Limestones. This generally pale-grey limestone ...
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Noelene Beckett Crowe.
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William O’Dwyer
21/06/2022
That is so interesting Sean. Thanks for details. Also Paul his Brother has been honoured on site. Perhaps you may...
Noelene Beckett Crowe.
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Church at Kilmolash and Easter
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Art thank you for an excellent impressive, interesting article. The images are wonderful...great that you discovered the light shining through...
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