Tag Archives: River Barrow

River Barrow

Posted on August 13, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

I just taught I would share these two images, which I forgot I took until I came across them whilst editing some images from my recent ruin hunting down in Athy. They were taken on a fine Saturday afternoon from … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape, Nature, Photography | Tagged Athy, Flower, Landscape, River Barrow, Walk | 2 Comments

White Castle, Athy

Posted on August 6, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

Set on the banks of the Barrow river right beside Crom-a-boo Bridge, from which you can see Woodstock Castle, lies Whites Castle which is now a private residence. It was built-in 1417 by Sir John Talbot, Viceroy of Ireland, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical, Landscape, Photography, Places of Interest | Tagged 1417, Athy, Earl of Desmond, Fitzgeralds, Fortification, Kildare, Pale, River Barrow, Sir John Talbot, Viceroy of Ireland, White Castle | 6 Comments

Cromabu Bridge

Posted on July 16, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

Located just beside Whites Castle, spanning the banks of the Barrow river lies the bridge of Crom Abu. The bridge which serves as a main crossing point for traffic in the town also commands fantastic veiws of the Barrow. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical, Landscape, Photography, Places of Interest | Tagged Athy, Bridge, Crom Abu, Fitzgerald, Forde, Kildare, River Barrow, War Cry | 2 Comments

Lea Castle

Posted on April 21, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

On a recent drive through Portarlington i caught sight in the distance an old ruin, now i had traveled this road on numerous occasions but had never noticed this before. Heading toward Port from Monasterevin a little winding road just … Continue reading →