Dunnamaggan Cross, Co Kilkenny, Ireland
Perforated cross with top two perforations square and bottom two round
A figure has been carved into the shaft of the cross on both sides and crucifixion scene sits between the perforations
Dunnamaggan Cross
Temple of Deen revisited
The path to the Temple of Deen in the background
Temple of Deen Court Tomb aka Laraghirril Court Tomb
A view of the court remains at the Temple of Deen
Temple of Deen Court Tomb, Laraghirril, Culdaff, Inishowen, Co Donegal, Ireland
Tullaherin Monastic Site
Tullaherin Monastic Site, Co Kilkenny, Ireland
Tullaherin Round Tower and Church
Tullaherin Round Tower
Tullaherin Ogham Stone
Bishops Palace/Raphoe Castle
Bishops Palace aka Raphoe Castle, Donegal, Ireland
Fortified mansion built by Bishop John Leslie in 1636
Ards Beg Portal Tomb – Revisited
Ards Beg Portal Tomb, Ailt, Ardsbeg, Co Donegal
Link to previous visit here https://www.tonyoneill.org/2017/03/03/ards-beg-portal-tomb/
Tara
Hill of Tara – Mound of the Hostages. Previous visit links below
https://www.tonyoneill.org/2017/01/12/mound-of-the-hostages
https://www.tonyoneill.org/2016/10/31/lia-fail-stone-of-destiny
The larger of the two Standings Stone in the graveyard
The smaller Standing Stone in the graveyard
Ballyshaun Castle
Ballyshaun Castle, Gowran, Co Kilkenny, Ireland
Stonecarthy Church
Stonecarthy (Stoneycarthy) Church, Co Kilkenny, Ireland
Stonecarthy Church and Graveyard
St Mary’s Church – Gowran
St Mary’s Church, Gowran, Co Kilkenny, Ireland
Dating from the late 13th century the medieval church was partly reconstructed in the early 19th century
Oakfield Demesne Standing Stone
Oakfield Demesne Standing Stone, Raphoe, Co Donegal, Ireland
The west face of Oakfield Demesne Standing Stone
Doe Castle – revisited
Doe Castle, Co Donegal, Ireland
The 16th century castle was the traditional home of the Sweeney Clan
Haroldstown Portal Tomb
Haroldstown Portal Tomb, Co Carlow, Ireland
Rossinver Old Church and Graveyard
Rossinver Old Church and Graveyard
Rossinver Graveyard – cup marked stone
Rossinver Graveyard – eroded cross-slab 2022 infrared
Rossinver Graveyard – eroded cross-slab in 2022 colour
The above photograph by ©Anthony Weir at http://www.irishmegaliths.org.uk/crosspillars2.htm from some years ago (1980’s?) shows how erosion is taking an irreversible effect on some of these carvings… would like to think I photographed the wrong stone but don’t think so
Stroan Fountain
Stroan Fountain, Co Kilkenny, Ireland
A natural spring feeds the fountain built ‘erected by subscription by permission of the Landlord Gervase Bushe. Designed and arranged by Thomas Seigne.’
Athgreany Stone Circle
Athgreany Stone Circle (the Piper’s Stones), Co Wicklow, Ireland
The circle now consists of 14 stones with some of the original missing
Clara Church
Clara Church, Co Kilkenny, Ireland
The ruin of Clara Church is a short distance from Clara Castle
Clara Castle
Clara Castle, Co Kilkenny, Ireland
Brownshill Portal Tomb
Kernanstown Dolmen aka Browneshill Dolmen, Co Carlow, Ireland
Ullard Church and Cross
Ullard Church, Co Kilkenny, Ireland
The 12th century church was built on the site of a 7th century monastery
Ullard Church – Romanesque Doorway
Ullard Church – Romanesque Doorway detail
9th century High Cross
At the back of the church a handball alley was build using the church wall
The Rock of Dunamase – revisited
The Rock of Dunamase, Co Laois, Ireland
Through the centuries The Rock of Dunamase was a place of fortification. During the Norman conquest of Ireland the rock was refortified and its these ruins that have survived.
The gate to Dunamase Castle ruins
Threecastles Castle
Threecastles Castle, Co Wicklow, Ireland
The last remaining castle at Threecastles
Threecastles stands next to the Kilbride Rd (L4365) between Kilbride and Blessington
Entrance doorway
Ray High Cross, Standing Stone, Bullaun Stone and Church
Ray High Cross
Ray High cross
Subcircular stone with perforation and two mill stones
Raymunterdoney (Ray) old church, Co Donegal, Ireland
Ray Standing Stone in the North East corner of the graveyard
Bullaun Stone in Ray Graveyard
Ray old church with bullaun stone forefront and standing stone background
Kill Christian Site
Kill old church, graveyard, famine graveyard, and Penal Mass station, Dunfanaghy, Donegal
Clondahorky Old Church, Kill,Dunfanaghy
Stone inscription in the church
Kill graveyard gate
Kill graveyard
Iron Crosses in kill famine grave yard marks graves of drowned … a few stones for the famine victims belies the number of interred… hundreds possibly in the thousands. More info here
https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/40901521/kill-dunfanaghy-county-donegal
Barnes Lower Standing Stones – revisited
Pair of standing stones at Barnes Lower, Donegal, Ireland
There are cup marks on the stones but the direction of the light concealed them
Barnes Lower Stone Row – revisited
Barnes Lower Stone Row (Alignment), Co Donegal, Ireland
The three stone alignment with the third stone barely visible
The two larger stones with surface texture emphasised by oblique sunlight
The largest stone of the alignment again with surface texture emphasised by oblique sunlight
Barnes Lower alignment with Muckish mountain in the background
Barnes Lower stone row with Muckish Mountain
Barnes Lower view from car park with Lake Salt and Muckish Mountain. The stones are approx. 150 mtr from track to right as you enter car park
Killahoey Beach
Killahoey Beach aka Dunfanaghy Beach, Dunfanaghy, Donegal, Ireland
Leamaneh Castle – revisited
Leamaneh Castle, the Burren, Co Clare, Ireland
Gleninagh Medieval Church
Gleninagh Medieval Church, the Burren, Co Clare
The enclosure contains numerous ancient graves marked with simple stones
Creevagh Wedge Tomb
Creevagh Wedge Tomb, the Burren, Co Clare, Ireland
Creevagh Wedge Tomb, Black & White
Pinnacle Well
Pinnacle Well, the Burren, Co Clare, Ireland
A housing was built over the well around 1860 giving it the appearance of a small church
Parknabinnia wedge tomb – revisited
Parknabinnia wedge tomb, the Burren, Co Clare
Parknabinnia viewed from the road – with some local tourists
Parknabinnia Wedge Tomb in BW
Doonagore Castle – revisited
Doonagore Castle, Doolin, Co Clare, Ireland. Mid 16th century Castle restored in the 1970s
Carron Church – the Burren
Carron/Carran Church on the Burren, Co Clare, Ireland
The ruins of the 13th century Carron Church
Carved head on the north wall of Carron Church ruin
Ballylig Standing Stone
Ballylig Standing Stone, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
The farmer was very friendly and accompanied me into the field as there were some cows I was a bit wary of
Tober-bile Standing Stone
Tober-bile Standing Stone, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
With Knocklayd Mountain in the background this is one of several standing stones that ring it
Gleniff Horseshoe 2022
Gleniff Horseshoe – waterfall, Co Sligo, ireland
One of two cottage ruins on the loop
The top of Gleniff Horseshoe
Fairy Bridges, Bundoran
Fairy Bridges, Tullan Strand, Bundoran, Co Donegal
It is said that locals thought the natural sea arches were haunted by the fairies
Shesknan, in search of a tomb
Shesknan tomb? Co Leitrim, Ireland
Shesknan Tomb? Co Leitrim, Ireland
Gortnahoula Court Tomb
Gortnahoula Court Tomb, Co Sligo, Ireland
Much of the site is buried under the peat with the other stones obscured by tall reeds
Moneylahan Cashel
Moneylahan Cashel, Co Sligo, Ireland
All that remains of the walled enclosure
