Tag Archives: Friars

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

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

White Abbey

Posted on September 6, 2011 by edmooneyphotography

Founded in 1292 by William De Vesci Lord of Kildare. The current church dates back to 1887 and became known as the White Abbey because of the color of the Carmelites habits. There are no remains of the earlier structures which … Continue reading →