Tag Archives: Clonenagh

Clonenagh Cross Slabs

Posted on September 29, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Following on from the Money Tree at Clonenagh, I took a wander into the adjacent Graveyard in search of some early Christian grave slabs. I was not expecting much, but to my surprise they were easily found. Resting against the … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography, Religious Sites | Tagged Clonenagh, Cross Slabs, Graveyard, Ireland, Laois, Medieval, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Travel | 14 Comments

The Money Tree

Posted on September 5, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

After our recent visit to Cloneagh Church in Co. Laois, I drove back up the road to a cemetery I had spotted in search of some cross slabs which were said to be nearby. When I pulled up I noticed … Continue reading →

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Clonenagh Medieval Church

Posted on August 25, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

A recent excursion out around Laois saw the return of my two eldest Ruinhunters Ryan & Ava. The first port of call was to the early Christian Monastery at Clonenagh. It’s been about three years since I first explored these … Continue reading →

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Clonenagh Church

Posted on November 16, 2011 by edmooneyphotography

I found this ruin by pure chance on a trip out the N7 towards Boris on Ossarry to find the Abbey of Aghaboe.Clonenagh Church was built in the 16th century. In the 17th century, it was converted to a Protestant parish church of … Continue reading →