For this weeks re-work we go back to last year and a stunning ruin that I found after two failed attempts to locate. Carbury Castle rests on a hill top in Kildare, near the Offaly border, which goes back in Irish history over several millenia. A stunning place to explore, and spend a few quite hours. The original Castle dates back to a sept of the O’Neill clan, then after the Norman Invasion of Ireland it came into the hands of Meiler Fitzhenry before passing on to the DeBermingham family whom held vast lands and numerous castles along the Kildare/Offaly border. Although in a ruineous state, its still easy enough to have a good look around and explore the lower levels. It is possible to climb certain parts of the walls but caution is advised. You can read more about its history and see the original shots by clicking the link above.
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Love the clinging ivy oblong the edge – good job Ed!
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Thanks Robert, I managed to get myself just up above that ivy on the corner, fantastic views, just dont look down 🙂
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So mysterious! Great photo. 🙂
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Thank you John 🙂
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Cool picture! Is that an abandoned castle?
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Thank you, it sure is. Carbury Castle in Kildare 🙂
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Can I use some of your pictures in my future blogs? I’ll make sure to put the link of your page so that the readers will know that you own the pictures. lol, I am so fascinated of the pictures you post because they seem to speak to someone’s thoughts and feelings.
I know I’m weird lol..
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Not weird at all, can you pm me to discuss?
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what an amazing shot. The castle is slowly being swallowed up!!
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Only on that side, I managed to climb up on the inside of that wall, just above the ivy, great views 🙂
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The effect of the ivy/trees that have grown around it is amazing- great pic 🙂
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Thank you Kathy, glad you liked it 🙂
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That’s pretty cool. I’m thinkin’… toupee.
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