Tag Archives: Black Abbey

Downings Church & Graveyard

Posted on March 11, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Saturday morning was promised to be a nice day so I headed out to explore the hill of Allen. As it turned out the weather was terrible, with strong winds and dark skies. To make matters worse, when I got … Continue reading →

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Black Abbey of Kildare

Posted on March 3, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Black Abbey was the last of the three Abbeys of Kildare that I visited back in 2012, and the first to be re-visited. On my last visit I was unable to find access and had to do with a couple … Continue reading →

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Black Abbey

Posted on May 7, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

Finally to the last of the Abbeys of Kildare, Black Abbey located on the grounds of the National Stud, so I expected to be able to gain entry, but unfortunatly the site is fenced off.The abbey ruins are in the … Continue reading →

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Irish National Stud

Posted on April 22, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

So last week-end I had the chance to head down to the National stud with the two little ones. The stud which is located in Tully, Co. Kildare is also home to the renowned Japanese Gardens, Horse Museum, St. Fiachra’s … Continue reading →

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