Tag Archives: Kilnamanagh

Castles from Tallaght’s Past

Posted on May 12, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

After posting about the remains of the old castle in the priory in Tallaght I was thinking about what a shame it was that the many other Castles which once stood in the Tallaght area have all disappeared. Tallaght was … Continue reading →

Posted in Castles, Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Places of Interest, Ruins | Tagged Bancroft Tymon, Castle, demolished, Dublin, Fortification, Ireland, Keep, Kilnamanagh, Medieval, ruins, tallaght, The Pale, Tower House, Village | 12 Comments

Taimhleach – A Return Home

Posted on May 7, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

Having recently had an unexpected opportunity, to spend some time back in my hometown of Kilnamanagh, a suburb of Tallaght. It was time re-explore the history and visit some of the few remaining historical sites. I began to think about … Continue reading →

Posted in Castles, Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, People, Photography, Places of Interest, Ruins | Tagged 2, 600B.C., Ballymount, Book of Invasions, Burial, Castle, Dublin, Fomorians, Gaelic, Greek, History, Ireland, Kilnamanagh, Lebor Gabála Érenn, Parthalon, Plaque, Taimhleach, tallaght | 12 Comments

Scotts 1st Holy Communion

Posted on May 28, 2011 by edmooneyphotography

This morning we headed up to Dublin for my nephew Scott’s First Communion Ceremony in St. Kevins, Kilnamanagh. The Parish Priest made it clear that no pictures were to be taken during the mass, so I had to wait until after … Continue reading →