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Oughterard Round Tower & Church

Posted on June 5, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

After being told about the round tower here at Oughterard by a colleague whom lived in the area, I set of on the way home from work one evening to try and find the site. A couple of wrong turns … Continue reading →

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St. Brigid’s Kitchen part 4

Posted on August 14, 2011 by edmooneyphotography

Just adjacent the entrance to the Cathedral is a restored 14 th century underground burial vault locally known as ‘St. Brigid’s Kitchen’ which is said to be the starting point of a reputed secret escape tunnel, lost for centuries. Little … Continue reading →