Tag Archives: Earls

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 →

Posted in Historical, Nature, Photography, Places of Interest | Tagged 2011, camera Club, Culture, Customs House, Earls, Emo Court, estate, forest, gardens lake, gates, James Gandon, Kings Inn, Laois, mansion house, Photography, Portarling, Portlaoise | 3 Comments

Grey Abbey

Posted on November 15, 2011 by edmooneyphotography

The last of the Kildare Town Abbeys I recently visited was Grey Abbey, situated to the south of the town. The site can be accessed from either the Kildare Village outlet boardwalk or from the graveyard side on the Grey … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical, Photography, Places of Interest | Tagged 1254, 1539, Abbey, boardwalk, disrepair, Earls, Franciscan, Friars, Gerald Fitzmaurice, Graveyard, joan de burgo, Kildare, kildare village, Lord Offaly, Town, William De Vesci | 7 Comments