Tag Archives: Dublin

Thobar Muire

Posted on February 29, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Heading back up the bustling Church Street from the church of Mary in Mullhuddart, there is an interesting vaulted well-house. It was whilst out searching for this that I found the old Church Ruins of Mullach Eadrad from last weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Holy Well, Photography | Tagged Dublin, Holy Well, Ireland, Ladyswell, Mullhuddart, Nikon, photographer, Photography, ruins, Travel | 47 Comments

Church Ruins of Mullach Eadrad

Posted on February 25, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Whilst out searching for a holy well I happened to come across the ruins of an old Church. Set just outside the old village of Mullach Eadrad (the hill of the milking place), now modern day Mullhuddart The church rests … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Ancient, Buzzardstown, Chancel, church, Dublin, Ireland, Medieval, Nave, Nikon, photographer, Photography, ruins, Travel | 37 Comments

Welcome to MontPelier Hill

Posted on January 26, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Situated on the summit of Montpellier Hill, at 1275 feet above sea level and overlooking the city of Dublin with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, there resides the ruins of an old hunting lodge from the 18th century. Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Devil, Dublin, Hell Fire Club, Ireland, Montpelier Hill, Mountains, Murder, Nikon, Occult, photographer, Photography, Satan, Travel | 62 Comments

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Posted on December 22, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Finally that’s the last of the christmas shopping done, I finish up work tomorrow and get to go home and spend time with the family for the rest of the year. Its been a long and difficult year so im … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas | Tagged Christmas, Dublin, Ireland, photographer, Photography, Santa Claus | 49 Comments

Santa’s Grotto

Posted on December 15, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Well I have finally done it, and submitted to the enevitable. The Big C word is well and truly upon us and in full swing. Each year the festive season seems to kick off a week earlier. It was bad enough that … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Photography | Tagged Christmas, Dublin, festive, Ireland, photographer, Photography, Santa Claus, Xmas | 22 Comments

Inside the Secret Garden

Posted on December 10, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Located in the current Dominican Priory of Tallaght, on the grounds of the former Archbishop’s Palace, there is a hidden walled garden. Within this garden there is a beautiful tree lined walkway which runs from North to South, known as … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Neolithic, Photography | Tagged Ancient, Bullán, Domnican, Dublin, Friars, History, Ireland, monastery, Nikon, photographer, Photography, priory, Stones, tallaght, Travel | 41 Comments

Capturing History Challenge Week 16

Posted on December 9, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Its been a quite week for me with the madness of the season, but I promise to have a couple of interesting posts for you before the end of the week. First up for todays Challenge is a trip over … Continue reading →

Posted in Capturing History Challenge | Tagged Dublin, History Challenge, Ireland, Isle of Wight, Kildare, Miami, photographer, Photography, Saggart, Travel | 22 Comments

St Maelruains Tower

Posted on October 5, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

You might recall my previous visit to St. Maelruains in Tallaght back in 2013. It’s a fantastic site, full of history which dates back to the eight century and a religious settlement built on the outskirts of what would become … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography | Tagged Dublin, Ireland, Medieval, Nikon, photographer, Photography, St. Maelruain, Tallafest, tallaght, Travel | 52 Comments

More Media Coverage

Posted on October 2, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Once again it was a treat to see another one of my previous articles being recycled for inclusion in the local Tallaght Echo newspaper as part of the weekly ‘Love Tallaght Outdoors’ series. Previous articles included have been Ballymount Castle and Colmcille’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Contributions, History, Photography, Published | Tagged Diary of a Ruin Hunter, Dublin, History, Ireland, Kathryn Tynan, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Published, tallaght, Tallaght Echo, Travel | 17 Comments

Its the Final Countdown……………………

Posted on September 8, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Some of you will already know, but this blog ihas been nominated for and made it into the shortlist for not one, but two categories in this years Irish Blog Awards. And I am absolutley over the moon. I had … Continue reading →