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Baltinglass Abbey

Posted on May 23, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

This Abbey is one of my personal favourite sites to visit. Last week I found myself urged to make the drive down the N81 through Blessington to the small town of Baltinglass in Wicklow to explore the Abbey. Baltinglass was … Continue reading →

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Aghaboe Abbey

Posted on December 22, 2011 by edmooneyphotography

Right, I have finaly managed to move my blog accross, just in time for Christmas. Next year I hope to get to visit more of these fascinating sites which can be found scattered around the Irish countryside, (some are more easily found … Continue reading →