Tag Archives: Oughavel

Capturing History Challenge – Week 4

Posted on September 16, 2015 by

I have yet another week of stunning images in store for this weeks challenge. With entries from around the globe, its always a real treat for me to see what comes in each week. Especially when I know nothing about the site in … Continue reading →

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Return to Oughavel

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

  I first visited the ruins of Oughavel last year in September with my junior Ruin-hunters. It is simply a stunning place to visit and explore. So when I was passing by on my recent trip around county Laois, I … Continue reading →

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Oughavel Church Ruins, A Sneak Peak….

Posted on April 15, 2014 by

  So here we are another week gone by and another entry for the ‘Monochrome Madness Challenge’, over on Leanne Cole‘s blog. Last week I entered a sneak peak from a series of shots taken at BallyAdams Castle in Laois. So … Continue reading →

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My Little Ruin Hunters

Posted on August 12, 2013 by

Saturday turned out to be an eventful day, with the wife in work I took a trip up to Portlaoise to get a start on the shopping for the new school term. With the three kids in tow, it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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