Tag Archives: Photography

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 →

Posted in Castles, Photography | Tagged Castle, Ireland, Kildare, naas, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Rag, Travel | 24 Comments

Maigh Reichead Castle

Posted on February 4, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

The crumbling ruins of Maigh Reichead Castle have fascinated me for many years. As you travel the M7 towards Portlaoise you will notice the ruins of this once fine castle rising up over the horizon. After passing it by on … Continue reading →

Posted in Castles, Photography | Tagged Castle, Fitzgerald, Gaelic, History, Ireland, Laois, Medieval, Morett, Nikon, Norman, photographer, Photography, ruins, Travel | 36 Comments

Someone To Watch Over ME

Posted on February 1, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Fionn MacCumhaill and the Fianna are historical figures whose heroic deeds and life stories have been embedded through time, in myth and legend. There are many tales concerning their acts of bravery and magic. The Fianna were the bravest, swiftest and strongest … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography | Tagged Fianna, Fionn Mac Cumhaill, Historic, Ireland, Kildare, Mythology, Newbridge, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Sculpture, Travel | 47 Comments

Welcome to MontPelier Hill

Posted on January 26, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Situated on the summit of Montpellier Hill, at 1275 feet above sea level and overlooking the city of Dublin with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, there resides the ruins of an old hunting lodge from the 18th century. Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Devil, Dublin, Hell Fire Club, Ireland, Montpelier Hill, Mountains, Murder, Nikon, Occult, photographer, Photography, Satan, Travel | 62 Comments

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 →

Posted in Castles, Photography | Tagged Castle, Ireland, Jigginstown, Kildare, naas, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Travel | 58 Comments

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

The House of Tua

Posted on January 8, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Just outside Maynooth on the side of the Straffan road there is a small graveyard. This is the site of an early Christian monastery which contains the ruins of a 6th century Round Tower and a 19th century Church. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Round Tower | Tagged Ireland, Kildare, monastery, Nikon, photographer, Photography, round Tower, Taghadoe, Travel | 30 Comments

Church Ruins of St. Columba

Posted on January 6, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Well it’s a New Year and to start of I decided that the ongoing lack of transport and a camera will not disturb my Ruin hunting activities. So for a while I will be sharing some of the early sites … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged church, Columba, Confey, Ireland, Kildare, Leixlip, Medieval, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Ruin, Ruin Hunter, Travel | 53 Comments

Capturing History Challenge Week 19

Posted on December 30, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Welcome to the final Challenge of 2015. What a year it has been, with the generous submissions from fellow bloggers, we have traveled to so many wonderful parts of the globe and hopefully enjoyed the history behind the images. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Capturing History Challenge | Tagged Bell Tower, Burrow Mump, Castle, Challenge, England, History, Ireland, photographer, Photography, Spain | 32 Comments

Twas the Night before Christmas………………………….

Posted on December 24, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

As usual, the kids are still up, all the final bits of shopping have been done and well if I have forgotten anything it will just have to wait. The kids are watching Home Alone for the millionth time this … Continue reading →