Tag Archives: Normans

Fraoch Oileán and the Knights Hospitallers

Posted on January 11, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Johnstown is a small village just outside Naas in County Kildare. I have passed by it countless times over the years and just by chance whilst hunting for a standing stone I came across a small little graveyard and church … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography | Tagged Flatsbury, Ireland, Johnstown, Kildare, Knights Hospitallers, Medieval, Monument, Nikon, Normans, photographer, Photography, Pickled Earl, ruins, Travel | 67 Comments

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

Aghaboe Abbey

Posted on September 8, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Another site I recently returned to with Ryan and Ava, my two eldest Ruinhunters was the Abbey at Aghaboe. The last time I was here would have been back in early 2011 when I was just beginning my adventure in … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography, Religious Sites | Tagged Abbey, Aghaboe, Ireland, Laois, Medieval, Nikon, Normans, photographer, Photography, ruins, Travel, Vikings | 19 Comments

Resting place of a King

Posted on August 7, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

One of the last almost complete buildings within the site at St. Mullins is marked as The Oratory. It’s a simple rectangular structure of 7.3 m x 4.9m, made from uncoursed granite rubble. The side walls are about 2 meters … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography | Tagged Art MacMurrough Kavanagh, Carlow, Ireland, King of Leinster, monastery, Nikon, Normans, photographer, Photography, ruins, St. Mullins, Travel | 15 Comments

Laraghbryan

Posted on December 23, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

I cant believe it, Christmas Eve starts tomorrow, and another year almost over. And what a year it has been, In my never ending attempt to find new and interesting places, this year I have explored and shot over 100 … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Medieval, Photography, Places of Interest, Religious Sites, Ruins | Tagged church, Diary of a Ruin Hunter, Ed Mooney Photography, Graveyard, Ireland, Kildare, Laraghbryan, Maynooth, Medieval, Normans, Ruin, Tower | 13 Comments

St. Maelruains

Posted on June 5, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

On the Edge of Tallaght village lies Saint Maelruain’s Church, and whilst not a ruin it is a stunning church and there are some very interesting items within its grounds. There is no definite date available as to when Tallaght … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Landscape, Medieval, Ruins | Tagged 770AD, Abbey, Bell Tower, Captain Alland, Ceilí Dé, Celtic, church, Cromwellian, Cross, Culdees, Ed Mooney Photography. Tallaght Dublin, Font, Fortifications, Fosse, Graveyard, Ireland, King Donnchadh, Loaf and Griddle, Losset, Medieval, monastery, Normans, O'Byrne, O'Toole, Patron Saint, Raiders, St. Maelruain, Tamlactense Monasterium, The Pale, Tower, Turret, Vaulted Ceiling, Viking | 41 Comments

Mac Feorais Castle

Posted on April 12, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

Right beside the old church and graveyard of the De Bermingham family in Carrick lay the ruins of Mac Feorais Castle, also known as Carrick or Carrick-Oris Castle. The present ruins which are said to date from the 16th century … Continue reading →

Posted in Castles, Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, People, Photography, Places of Interest, Ruins | Tagged 1305AD, 13th century, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, Carraig, Carrick-Oris, Castle, Clan, De Bermingham, Diarmuid MacMurrough, Fortificarion, Grange castle, Jordan Cumin, Kildare, Kinnefad Castle, latrine, Mac Feorais, Machicolation, Muirchertach O Conor, Normans, O'Conor, Ogee, Piers De Bermingham, Richard de Clare, Robert de Bermingham, Ruin, Sir Pierce Mc Feorais, Strongbow, Treacherous baron, Uí Failge | 34 Comments

Kildare Castle Part 2

Posted on August 12, 2011 by edmooneyphotography

So our next order of business was to see the site of and last remaining tower of the 12th century Kildare Castle. Located just down the road from the market square, in behind the Silken Thomas premises we found the remains of … Continue reading →