“Dublin Castle (Irish: Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath) off Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland, was until 1922 the seat of British rule in Ireland, and is now a major Irish government complex. Most of it dates from the 18th century, though a castle has stood on the site since the days of King John, the first Lord of Ireland. The Castle served ... Read More »
Beautiful Irish Photos
You Are Now Entering Free Derry – Northern Ireland’s Wall Murals
The Northern Irish Wall Murals serve as a daily reminder of what life was like during "The Troubles". Here we explore what they represent and how many of them came to don the walls of Northern Irish homes. Read More »
The Ruined Farmhouses of Ireland
Can you believe a family once lived here? There are ruined farmhouses like this one all over Ireland. These days many stand in ruin, wasting away and being used as makeshift farm walls, or a place for farmers to store a few things. What do you think – should some of them be restored to their former glory? Or should ... Read More »
Catholic Mass Rock – A place to celebrate Mass during Penal Times
Penal Laws were imposed by the ruling British on Irish Roman Catholics during the 1600’s and 1700’s, in a bid to force people to accept the reformed Christian faith. The laws were very restrictive and have had a long and lasting effect on the daily life of Irish Catholics. The laws included: -Restrictions on how children of Catholics were educated ... Read More »
The Cork City Gaol (main building picture)
***update*** I posted this picture before I had a chance to write up my experience at the gaol. You find that post here, along with tons of other great pictures from the gaol. Enjoy! Read More »
The Shandon Tower – Cork City’s famous Four Faced Liar
Shandon Tower in Cork City is without doubt one of the city's most spectacular buildings. Built in the 1700's it is still an imposing figure on the Cork City skyline today. Read More »
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Bunratty Castle is a large castle in County Clare in the west of Ireland. Bunratty falls into the category of a “Tower House” which was a style of castle built for defensive as well as habitation purposes. The name Bunratty Castle when translated to Irish is Caisleán Bhun Raithe, which litteraly means the castle at the mouth of the Ratty. The Ratty ... Read More »
Blackrock Castle & Observatory, Cork
Find the Blackrock Castle online here. Read More »
Old Church Ruins in Kilkenny
The Claregalway Friary – photos
I spent a few days in Galway a couple of years ago, and while there I stayed in the Claregalway hotel around 7 or 8 miles from Galway city center. Just a short distance from the hotel was the Claregalway Friary, a medieval Franciscan abbey. There’s not a whole lot in the town of Claregalway itself, but it’s a good ... Read More »