Tag Archives: Jerpoint

Santa Claus – The Irish Connection

Posted on December 14, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Ok so most of us will be aware that the Jolly old man whom brings joy to the good children all across the globe every year. Now whilst he can vary from country to country, the most commonly known version … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Diary of a Ruinhunter | Tagged Abbey, Christmas, Ded Moroz, Father Christmas, Ireland, Jerpoint, Kilkenny, La Befana, Myra, Newtown, Normans, Pere Noel, Santa Claus, Sinterklaas, St. Nicholas, Tomb | 62 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 →