Tag Archives: Abbey

Santa Claus – The Irish Connection

Posted on December 14, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Ok so most of us will be aware that the Jolly old man whom brings joy to the good children all across the globe every year. Now whilst he can vary from country to country, the most commonly known version … Continue reading →

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Capturing History Challenge Week 13

Posted on November 18, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Some say that the number 13 is unlucky! I tend to disagree and for the 13th instalment of the Capturing History Challenge there is as always a great bunch of images from around the globe to share with you. To … Continue reading →

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Capturing History Challenge – Week 7

Posted on October 7, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Still holding at five great sites for you this week, we first make the long trip to the southern hemisphere an to New Zeland. And to the town of Napier wich was destroyed in an earthquake in 1931. Then its … Continue reading →

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Brigid – Kildare

Posted on June 15, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

It’s been a long, long time since I explored the wealth of culture and ruins on display in Kildare town. So to start of a number of articles allow me to take you to the busy market square in the … Continue reading →

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Re-work Wednesday 49

Posted on December 10, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

This weeks rework comes from St. Josephs graveyard on Chapel Hill in Baltinglass. It dates back to the Penal times in Ireland, so its not that old, but it sure has an interesting history, which you can read more about … Continue reading →

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Ballyboggan Abbey – Monochrome Madness Challenge

Posted on December 9, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

This weeks image for the Monochrome Challenge comes from the ruins of the Augustinian Priory of De Laude Dei also known as Ballyboggan Abbey. Another one of the many sites I came across by pure chance, after spotting a sign for a … Continue reading →

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Grey Abbey

Posted on September 18, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

I first explored the ruins of Grey Abbey back in 2011 when I first started my Ruin hunting. At the time the structure was in pretty bad shape and was completely fenced off, so I didn’t get to have a … Continue reading →

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Grey Abbey – Monochrome Madness Challenge

Posted on September 16, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Here we are again for another instalment of the weekly Monochrome Madness Challenge which is hosted over on Leanne Cole’s blog. So for this weeks image I’m using a sneak peak of some shots I recently took at Grey Abbey … Continue reading →

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Aghaboe Abbey

Posted on September 8, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Another site I recently returned to with Ryan and Ava, my two eldest Ruinhunters was the Abbey at Aghaboe. The last time I was here would have been back in early 2011 when I was just beginning my adventure in … Continue reading →

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The High Crosses of Duiske Abbey

Posted on August 22, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Im really excited about this post as it is the beginning for me of exploring a new county. Duiske Abbey, also sometimes known as Graiguenamanagh Abbey rests in the middle of the nice little town of Graiguenamanagh at the foot … Continue reading →

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