Tag Archives: Monastic

Kilteel Castle

Posted on June 24, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

Just six miles north of Naas lies the village of Kilteel. Situated on the foot of the Wicklow mountains is Kilteel Castle. The castle was apparently built on the site of a former monastic settlement in the early 13th century … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical, Landscape, Photography, Places of Interest | Tagged 13th century, Ancient, Baron of Offally, baulin Stone, Chancel Arch, church, Gatehouse, Kildare, Kilteel Castle, Knights Hospitallers, Maurice Fitzgerald, Monastic, NAtional Monument, Preceptory, Romanesque, ruins, Tower, Tower House | 7 Comments

St. Fiachra’s Garden

Posted on April 24, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

As Previously mentioned another area within the Nation stud which is worth a visit is the St. Fiachra gardens. In 1999 the Irish National Stud created a commemorative garden to St Fiachra to celebrate the Millennium. It was designed by Professor Martin Hallinan, … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical, Landscape, Nature, Photography, Places of Interest | Tagged award-winning, Co. Kildare, Curragh, ducks, Gardiners, lakes, landscape architect, Mary McAleese, Millenium, Monastic, National Stud, natural spring, Patron Saint, President of Ireland, Professor Martin Hallinan, swans, Tully, waterfalls | Leave a comment