Accidentally stumbled upon this little medieval laneway today in the heart of
#Wexford
Town. It's known as Keyser's Lane; deriving from Old Norse meaning ‘lane to the quays’. Many of the old Norse towns of Ireland contain either a street/lane/hill with the word 'Keyser' in it.
The phantom island known as Hy-Brasil shown here on a map dating to 1595. Irish myths described it as being cloaked in mist except for one day every seven years, when it became visible but still couldn't be reached.
The Tomb of Santa Claus 🎅 According to legend, the remains of St. Nicholas of Myra, the Christian saint who inspired the legend of Santa, are buried at the lost medieval city of Newtown, Jerpoint, Co.
#Kilkenny
📷:ingawh
Curvature in the road accommodating the Ringfort at Monacahee near Ramsgrange
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. The ruined medieval church of Rathroe sits at the rath's centre.
Nineteenth century graffiti etched into the wall of a cave in Dunmore East, Co.
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. One of the 'signatories', Theodore Ryland, was born in 1827 and later went on to become a barrister, he died in August 1904.
On the 15th of August 1960, three young men from
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decided to set sail for Wales in a canoe. Armed with just a few bars of chocolate, cream crackers, water and a bottle of Lucozade, they paddled the 80 miles in 24 hours, and landed at Strumble Head near Fishguard.
Interestingly, many of the lakes high up in the Comeragh Mountains contain fish, with brown trout being the most common.
Laboratory analysis has shown the trout to be genetically distinct from normal brown trout, possibly surviving alone in the lake for over 12000 years.
Traversing the River Boyne, this bridge in Trim, Co.
#Meath
is largely of medieval date with some minor 18th century alterations. It's regarded by many as being the oldest surviving and complete bridge in Ireland.
Seven Points of Interest along the Dunmore East to Ballymacaw Coastal Path
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🌊
1. Merlin's Cove/Cave
This charming little cove is situated close to the start of the trail. The name alone makes this tiny inlet worth a visit.
Mahon Falls in the Comeragh Mountains - The Mahon River starts in the Comeraghs and eventually drains into the Celtic Sea at Bunmahon on
#Waterford
's Copper Coast.
First time visiting Knockeen Dolmen yesterday and I was blown away by its sheer scale. This is
#Waterford
's largest Portal Tomb exhibiting a double capstone configuration. It is one of the finest examples of a Dolmen in
#Ireland
and well worth a visit.
De La Poer Tower is situated just outside the town of Portlaw in Co.
#Waterford
. It was built in 1785 by the First Marquis of Curraghmore in memory of his thirteen year old son Marcus, who was killed in a riding accident.
The Rock of Dunamase overlooks the valley of the O’Moores and is located just outside the town of Portlaoise. From 1325 until 1609 the castle was in the possession of the O’Moore clan before being destroyed by Cromwellian troops in 1650
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Knights Templar Graveyard, Kilbarry,
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City -
(1/6). Inside this walled graveyard are the remains of the medieval church of St. Barry. It was granted to the Knights Templars in the 12th century, who founded a preceptory here. Following their dissolution, by.....
'View of Waterford' by Willem van der Hagen (1736) -
Commissioned by Waterford Corporation in 1736, this magnificent work of art is the first landscape painting of any Irish city. Many famous
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landmarks are visible in the painting including Greyfriars,...(1/7)
The Tomb of Santa Claus 🎅
According to legend, the remains of St. Nicholas of Myra, the Christian saint who inspired the legend of Santa, are buried at the lost medieval city of Newtown, Jerpoint
#Kilkenny
📷:ingawh
The Hook Peninsula is an outcrop of limestone rock that defiantly pierces into the Atlantic Ocean. Sitting proudly at it's tip is the worlds oldest operational lighthouse, which has served as a beacon of light for sailors for over 800 years
#Lighthouse
#ON1Photo
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Harristown Passage Tomb is a prehistoric monument in Co.
#Waterford
, close to the seaside village of Dunmore East. The tomb is similar in design to those found on the Scilly Isles off the coast of Cornwall.
Interestingly, this monument in rural Co.
#Wexford
is an important and unique international architectural landmark. Constructed 1839-41; it's a replica of Pompey's Column in Alexandria. The Browne-Clayton monument is the only internally accessible Corinthian Column in existence.
Located the starting point of the mighty River Barrow today, Ireland's second longest river. Its source is found at Glenbarrow high up in the Slieve Bloom mountains
#Laois
The Irish-Romanesque doorway (11th Century) and weathered animal head at Kilbunny Church in Co.
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. Heartening to see fresh flowers on the altar to the rear!
Foulksrath Castle in Jenkinstown
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sits in a remarkable state of preservation. In 1854, Godwin Meade Swift patented the first aircraft in Ireland. He called the device an 'aerial chariot' and launched it from the top of the castle via catapult - it didn't go to plan!
The medieval church ruin at Knockboy Co.
#Waterford
contains several ogham stones built into its walls. It is one of the most impressive
#ogham
sites around the country.
The little church of
#Ireland
church at Odagh, Co.
#Kilkenny
. Built in 1796 with assistance from the Board of First Fruits, now sadly abandoned; last service occurred here in the 1950's.
The Metal Man found off of Rosses Point in Co.
#Sligo
is an identical twin to the Metal Man found at Tramore in Co.
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. These 19th century navigation beacons resemble figures wearing old British sailors uniforms. 📷:Djedi Guy
Image showing the medieval town walls of
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in relation to its modern streetscape. A substantial portion of the walls remain in situ to this day.
📷: Archdaily
Harristown Passage Tomb is a prehistoric monument in Co.
#Waterford
, close to the seaside village of Dunmore East. The tomb is similar in design to those found on the Scilly Isles off the coast of Cornwall.
Map created by the late Martin Brennan showing the locations of many of our ancient monuments. We're lucky to have a rich collection in eastern
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Ireland’s Tallest Tree is a Douglas Fir located at Powerscourt House & Gardens in Co
#Wicklow
. The tree rises to a height of 61.5 meters. It's also the seventh tallest tree in Europe.
US Sherman tanks lying on the sea floor off Malin Head, Co.
#Donegal
. They formed part of the SS Empire Heritage's cargo when it was torpedoed by a German U-boat (U-482) in September 1944.📷:Rich Stevenson
The little town of Kilmallock near the Cork-Limerick border packs a serious punch when it comes to heritage sites.
From castles, abbeys, round towers, churches, town walls and gates, it's got it all really!
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Burnchurch Castle in Co.
#Kilkenny
was built in the 15th century by the Fitzgerald's. This structure has a number of passages and chambers inside its walls, including a hidden room in the wall of the 4th floor. It was inhabited until 1817 by the Flood family.
#TowerhouseThursday
The Metal Man stands towering over the
#Tramore
coastline, keeping those at sea safe from harm. On wild nights he's said to say “Keep out, keep out, good ships from me, for I am the rock of misery.“
#Waterford
Image showing a young River Barrow - The Barrow has its source in an area of bog at Glenbarrow in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Co.
#Laois
. At 192 km, it's Ireland's second longest river after the Shannon.📷: Kevin Higgins
The Watch Tower is one of the 17 towers (6 remain) that formed part of the city walls of
#Waterford
. It was built in the 13th century and later modified in the 15th/16th century to protect the city. The Close Gate once stood in the section of wall where Manor Street cuts through.