Tag Archives: Fianna

Someone To Watch Over ME

Posted on February 1, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Fionn MacCumhaill and the Fianna are historical figures whose heroic deeds and life stories have been embedded through time, in myth and legend. There are many tales concerning their acts of bravery and magic. The Fianna were the bravest, swiftest and strongest … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography | Tagged Fianna, Fionn Mac Cumhaill, Historic, Ireland, Kildare, Mythology, Newbridge, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Sculpture, Travel | 47 Comments

The Ancient Hill of Allen

Posted on June 18, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

So last Saturday morning, I got up at the crack of dawn, to hit the road and get back on the Ruinhunting trail once again. With permission granted by the landowner, my mission was to finally explore one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography, Places of Interest | Tagged Allen, Ancient, Aylmers Folly, Fianna, Fionn MacCumhaill, Ireland, Kildare, Mythology, photographer, Photography, Roadstone, Travel | 42 Comments

Teampall na Bó

Posted on August 15, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

It’s been a hectic few days, after taking the week of work for some badly needed R&R I think I will be going back to work on Monday for a rest. I spent the last few days with the family, … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Religious Sites | Tagged Bórama, Book of Leinster, Carlow, church, Fianna, History, Ireland, Nikon, photographer, Photography, ruins, St. Moling, Teampall na Bó, Travel | 14 Comments

Garristown Church & Cemetery

Posted on November 29, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

I have a distinctive memory of these ruins which I came across as you do, by complete accident whilst heading from Dublin to Meath in search of another potential ruin. As it happens the reason this site stuck in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Legends, Medieval, Photography, Places of Interest, Religious Sites, Ruins | Tagged 1888AD, Arch, Cairbre, Cath Gabhra, Celtic, Cemetery, church, Church of Ireland, Dublin, Ed Mooney Photography, Fianna, Gallistown, Graveyard, Hillfort, Ireland, llyogari, Medieval, Roman Catholic, Romanesque, Ruinhunter, ruins, Rural, Tower, Village Rath Esa, Voussoirs | 29 Comments

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 →