Tag Archives: naas

The Last One Standing

Posted on February 5, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

  This lonely Tower house sits in a field to the west of Jigginstown House which I spoke about a few weeks ago. It dates back to the early part of the 15th century and is typical of the many … Continue reading →

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A Manor fit for a King.

Posted on January 15, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Out of all the sites I have visited over the course of the past few years, these ruins must be the most hideous and depressing. Sigginstown or Jigginstown House as it is now know is currently a National Monument in … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak – Ciara’s First Communion

Posted on May 20, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Just a quick midweek post to share a shot from a special communion shoot I did at the weekend for one of my neices. I was going to keep this until I had all the images done, but unfortunatly my … Continue reading →

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UNIFIL Armoured Vehicle – Monochrome Madness Chalenge

Posted on June 24, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

You might recognize this bad boy from yesterdays post on the IMVG  show down in Naas. I actually shot this image with the MMC in mind, Not only did I love the perspective, but the way the muzzle break appears to jump … Continue reading →

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Irish Military Vehicle Group Show 2014

Posted on June 23, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

It’s been a few days since I managed to post; the entire family suffered an attack of a gastric virus last week. By Saturday I was feeling much better and after receiving an invitation from one of my friends in … Continue reading →

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Jigginstown House

Posted on June 29, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

As Promised i made an action in CS6 to replicate an Instagram filter on these shots. Out of all the sites I have visited over the course of the last year or so, these ruins must be the most hideous … Continue reading →

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Craddockstown West Standingstone

Posted on June 22, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

Just opposite the main entrance to the racecourse at Punchestown, lies the Standing Stone of Craddockstown West. Situated in a crop field and easily noticeable from the road, the massive megalithic Longstone stands approx 5 meters in height, but lies … Continue reading →

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Castle Rag

Posted on June 18, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

Whilst out and about recently in the Naas area of Kildare, I came across this fascinating little ruin known locally as Castle Rag .This Tower House is hidden in a pasture behind the abandoned ruins of Jigginstown Castle, off the … Continue reading →

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Longstone of Punchestown Great

Posted on June 8, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

Just a few minutes up the road from Craddockstown West Standing stone which can be found atop a hill in the field adjacent the racecourse at Punchestown lays the ‘Longstone’, of ‘Punchestown Great’. This monument can be partially seen above … Continue reading →

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