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12/08/2026

St Crumnathy's Cathedral
Achonry, County Sligo

'Upon this site the holy saints of old did walk'. These words are inscribed on the bishop's throne that once took pride of place within the walls of St Crumnathy's Cathedral. These words are a reflection of the locality's past association as a site of pilgrimage, long before the present edifice was constructed. Religious association with this site dates back to the 6th century with St Finnian of Clonard. It was a centre of learning and piety, guided by St Nathy Crumthir, whose most notable student was St Feichin.

The present Church of Ireland cathedral was constructed in 1822 and dedicated to St Nathy. It ceased functioning as a cathedral in 1997 and was officially deconsecrated in 1998.

10/08/2026

SPLIT PERSONALITY

I came across this tree whilst visiting a Castle near Moylough, County Galway. Although it has been split in two, it is very much alive. Is it still a tree or is it now two trees? Maybe it was struck by lightning. However, it caught my attention and I thought it had a very anthropomorphic (human like) form. It reminds me of two people about to dance, or two lovers about to embrace. I am always amazed by nature and the resilience of different species to survive.

06/08/2026

King Harmann Memorial Clock Tower
Keenagh
County Longford

Situated in the centre of Keenagh, County Longford, this striking limestone structure designed by distinguished London based architect Sir Robert William Edis, was erected in 1878 to commemorate Laurence Harmann King-Harmann, who died three years previous to its construction. The clock was manufactured by John Moore and Sons of Clerkenwell, London.

Laurence Harmann King-Harmann (1816-75) was the largest landlord in County Longford, owning almost 29,000 acres at the time of his death. He lived at Newcastle House near Ballymahon which still survives today.

The head of Laurence Harmann King-Harmann is in relief on the lower part of the tower, and beneath it is an inscription which describes him as 'a good landlord and an upright man'.

04/08/2026

Moyne Abbey
County Mayo

I first visited here two years ago, and as I was in the area visiting some other locations, I decided to have another look around, as this is such an awesome place. When I was heading back towards the car, across a couple of fields and through a farmyard, I was rewarded with beautiful light and a lovely rainbow in between the showers. I quickly ran back towards the monastery before the rainbow and light had time to fade and captured a few images.
It's always a good idea to visit a location more than once as the light and conditions are ever changing.
I will share a more detailed post on this site very soon, showing how beautiful these ruins are, inside and outside, and explain its fascinating history.

31/07/2026

St Owen's Church of Ireland Church
Ballymore, County Westmeath

The fading evening light illuminates the ruins of this early 19th century church.

30/07/2026

Somewhere in County Longford

Just an old gate to some, or is it more than just a gate?
We pass by these relics of the past everyday, everywhere. Most of the time we're too busy or distracted to notice them, but sometimes they grab our attention, and transport us back to a time before we were born, where in our imaginations we wonder what our ancestors were like, who they were and what they did to survive.
This gate always grabs my attention when I pass it, it has a lot of character I think. It's situated by a main road, outside a well known Longford village. Anyone recognise it?

29/07/2026

St Feichin's Medieval Church
Fore, County Westmeath

Evening light streams into the nave of St Feichin's Church.
It is believed that St Feichin first founded a monastery here in the seventh century. The nave of this church is of pre-twelfth century construction, whilst the chancel is a later thirteenth century addition. The limestone font is of 13th century origin.

26/07/2026

Somewhere in County Longford

An old derelict farmhouse in County Longford. Nobody lives here now. How many stories were told within its walls? How many cups of tea were made? How many people's lives were spent here and how many life changing events, happy and sad, did they experience during the passage of time, whilst living here?

I love to edit in black and white, as well as colour, and thought it would suit this location.
Gold star for anyone who recognises the location.

25/07/2026

Summerhill House, County Mayo

Built for the Palmer family in the 1770s, Summerhill House, a once fine country estate, is now a derelict ruin which overlooks the Palmerstown River near Killala, County Mayo.

24/07/2026

Killala Round Tower, County Mayo

Killala Round Tower is believed to have been built late 12th - early 13th century, on an earlier 5th century monastic settlement founded by St Patrick.
It stands at 25.5 metres and is constructed primarily from limestone blocks with light sandstone framing around the entrance.
The noticeable bulge on the side of the tower is the result of the tower being struck by lightning and the subsequent repairs carried out in 1804.

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