Tag Archives: Earl of Pembroke

An encounter at Skryne

Posted on September 18, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

I haverecently begun to focus my Ruin hunting in the Meath area, just for a change. One of my first ports of call was to the medieval church ruin which sits atop Skryne Hill. Skryne or Skreen as it is … Continue reading →

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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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Oughterard Round Tower & Church

Posted on June 5, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

After being told about the round tower here at Oughterard by a colleague whom lived in the area, I set of on the way home from work one evening to try and find the site. A couple of wrong turns … Continue reading →