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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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Carbury Castle

Posted on April 22, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

As mentioned in a previous post, I finally got the chance to explore Carbury Castle. This has been on my bucket list for almost a year now. I had attempted to locate it unsuccessfully, so I with a little help … Continue reading →

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Kilgowen : Standing Stone

Posted on January 8, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

After my brief visit to the chapel ruin at Fontstown, I was driving down the N9 towards Kilcullen when out of the corner of my eye I spotted this fantastic Standing Stone perched majestically atop a rather large Mound. Well needless to … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical, Places of Interest | Tagged Ancient, Archaeology, Burial mound, Flagstones, hill, Human, Ireland, Kildare, Kilgowan, Mound, N9, National Heritage, Place of power, Protected Monument, remains, Skeletons, Standing Stone | 3 Comments

Nurney Castle

Posted on January 4, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

During a long break from work over the festive season, with cabin fever begining to settle in, and a failed attempt to find an old ruin near Kilcullen. I set out on a second attempt to locate the site only … Continue reading →