Tag Archives: Aoife

Reginald’s Tower

Posted on August 17, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

Our next stop off once we reached Waterford city was Reginald’s Tower. An early fort on this site formed the apex of the triangular Viking settlement at Waterford. It was strategically located on the high ground between a branch of St. John’s … Continue reading →

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Oughterard Round Tower & Church

Posted on June 5, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

After being told about the round tower here at Oughterard by a colleague whom lived in the area, I set of on the way home from work one evening to try and find the site. A couple of wrong turns … Continue reading →

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Aoife’s First Communion

Posted on May 30, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

So Saturday week was Aoife’s first communion, the day started off at home, where we all set of to the church, which was absolutly jam packed. As usual the Preist gave a big warning to everyone with cameras to keep … Continue reading →