Tag Archives: Dun Masc

Dún Masc

Posted on May 1, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

As promised I got back out on the road finally, and even managed to bring along my three little ruin hunters and my nephew. So with a packed car I thought there would be no better place to start off … Continue reading →

Posted in Castles, Diary of a Ruinhunter | Tagged Castle Laois, Diarmait Mac Murchada, Dun Masc, Dunamase, Ireland, Medieval, Norman, photographer, Photography, ruins, Strongbow, Travel, William Marshall | 84 Comments

Dunamase Part 2: Return to the Rock

Posted on October 23, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

Yesterday I posted some shots of my kids on there first Castle exploration. Today here are my shots from the Rock of Dunamase. The Rock was the first ruin I had shot back in May 2011, and I remember how … Continue reading →

Posted in Castles, Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Landscape, Medieval, Photography, Places of Interest, Ruins | Tagged 1990s, 843AD, 9th century, abbot, annals of the four masters, Castle, church, Diary of a Ruin Hunter, dun, Dun Masc, Ed Mooney Photography. Photographer, Excavations, fort, Fortification, historical, Historical site, Irish Gaelic, Laois, Leinster, N80, OPW, Photography, plundered, Portlaoise, Rock of Dunamase, ruins, Scenic, Stradbally, Terryglass, the fort of Masc, Vikings | 52 Comments

The Rock of Dunamase

Posted on May 27, 2011 by edmooneyphotography

The Rock of Dunamase (Dún Masc, “the fort of Masc” in Irish Gaelic) is one of the most historic sites in Ireland. Located in County Laois, this scenic site is a short distance from the N80 road and lies between the towns … Continue reading →