Tag Archives: Culture

Lackagh Church

Posted on August 19, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

This post has been almost a year in the making. I first went looking for the church after I received a mail from Tom who runs the fantastic site The Standing Stone. It has been an inspiration to me over … Continue reading →

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Japanese Gardens

Posted on May 16, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

The final part of our visit to the National Stud was the Japanese Gardens, renowned throughout the world and the finest of their kind in Europe. The gardens were devised by Colonel William Hall Walker, a wealthy Scotsman from a famous brewing family, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical, Landscape, Nature, Photography, Places of Interest | Tagged 1906, Co. Kildare, Culture, Heritage, History, Japanese Gardens, National Stud, Photography, Tassa Eida, Tully | 4 Comments

Emo Court

Posted on November 17, 2011 by edmooneyphotography

After missing the Camera Club field trip to Emo Court, I took a rare mid-week opportunity to explore this fine estate, located near the village of Emo in County Laois, Ireland. It was designed by the architect James Gandon in 1790 … Continue reading →