Tag Archives: ruins

Ruinhunter 2.0

Posted on March 22, 2019 by edmooneyphotography

After some recent unplanned Ruin hunting down in Kerry, I have finally caught the bug again. Since my last post on the Ogham Stone at Derrynane, I have been spending alot of time working on a new website. The old … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography, Places of Interest, Ruinhunter, Ruins, Website | Tagged Diary, Ed, Ireland, Mooney, Photography, Prints, Ruinhunter, ruins, Website, Wild Atlantic Way | 15 Comments

Round Tower of Diseart Diarmada

Posted on March 7, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Continuing on from a previous post on Castledermot we continue on from the Romanesque Archway on the grounds of St. John’s, and move on to the Round Tower. Round Towers can be found all over the country in various states … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography, Round Tower | Tagged Castledermot, Diseart Diarmada, Heritage, Ireland, Kildare, Medieval, Nikon, photographer, Photography, round Tower, ruins, Travel | 55 Comments

Thobar Muire

Posted on February 29, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Heading back up the bustling Church Street from the church of Mary in Mullhuddart, there is an interesting vaulted well-house. It was whilst out searching for this that I found the old Church Ruins of Mullach Eadrad from last weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Holy Well, Photography | Tagged Dublin, Holy Well, Ireland, Ladyswell, Mullhuddart, Nikon, photographer, Photography, ruins, Travel | 47 Comments

Church Ruins of Mullach Eadrad

Posted on February 25, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Whilst out searching for a holy well I happened to come across the ruins of an old Church. Set just outside the old village of Mullach Eadrad (the hill of the milking place), now modern day Mullhuddart The church rests … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Ancient, Buzzardstown, Chancel, church, Dublin, Ireland, Medieval, Nave, Nikon, photographer, Photography, ruins, Travel | 37 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

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

Capturing History Challenge Week 11

Posted on November 4, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Well after the double challenge last week, everyone must be worn out. We only have three images this week, to which I have added two of my own. But never theless we got some great places to see, all with … Continue reading →

Posted in Capturing History Challenge, History, Photography, Places of Interest | Tagged Capturing History Challenge, Challenge, History, India, Ireland, Mexico, Photography, Portugal, ruins, Travel | 28 Comments

Feighcullen Chapel

Posted on June 26, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

I stumbled upon this little chapel on my recent trip out to the hill of Allen. As I was driving up a small country road I managed to catch a glimpse of one of the steeples, and as is always … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography, Religious Sites | Tagged Chapel, Feighcullen, Ireland, Kildare, Nikon, photographer, Photography, ruins, Travel | 37 Comments

Nenagh Castle

Posted on May 15, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Situated on a flat plain to north end of Nenagh in North Tipperary, stands a rather impressive round shaped Tower, which dates back to the early thirteenth century. This was once part of the magnificent fortress that was Nenagh Castle. … Continue reading →

Posted in Castles | Tagged Castle, Heritage, Ireland, Medieval, Nenagh, Norman, photographer, Photography, ruins, Tipperary | 33 Comments

Dún Masc

Posted on May 1, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

As promised I got back out on the road finally, and even managed to bring along my three little ruin hunters and my nephew. So with a packed car I thought there would be no better place to start off … Continue reading →