Tag Archives: Viking

The Sunday Post – Ragnar’s Shield

Posted on December 20, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

A brief moment captured on another manic Sunday in the Ruinhunters castle. Don’t ask how but my wife’s friend managed to acquire this little gem, the actual shield used by Ragnar Lodbrok aka Travis Grinnell, from season 3 of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Medieval, Photography, Sunday Post | Tagged photographer, Photography, Ragnar Lodbrok, Shield, TV, Viking | 46 Comments

Defending the Town

Posted on September 21, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

I came upon these pair of bad boys standing guard outside the Town Hall on a recent family trip to Youghal in County Cork. Now whilst they are not per say, a normal Ruinhunting attraction, they do play an important … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography | Tagged Cannon, Cork, Medieval, Nikon, Norman, photographer, Photography, Travel, Viking, Youghal | 28 Comments

One Thousand & One Years ago

Posted on April 3, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Ok so according to the Christian calendar today is Good Friday. Good Friday is one of those religious holidays observed primarily by Christians to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary in 33AD. Now I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical, Photography | Tagged battle, Brian Boru, Clontarf, Dublin, History, Irelnd, Viking | 23 Comments

Re-work Wednesday 18

Posted on May 7, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

For this week I was wondering what to do, I guess that you could say I hit a creative slump. Then last night I was scanning through some recent shots from the Brian Boru Millennium Festival, when this image caught … Continue reading →

Posted in Medieval, People, Photography, Re-work Wednesday | Tagged Brian Boru, Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Re-work Wednesday, Travel, Viking | 32 Comments

The Battle of Clontarf 1014AD

Posted on April 18, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Good Friday! Not so good for the Vikings… Good Friday is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary in 33AD. However in Ireland Good Friday is also remembered … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Medieval, People, Places of Interest | Tagged 1014AD, Battle of Clontarf, Brian Boru, Dublin, Heritage, History, Ireland, King of Munster, Travel, Viking | 30 Comments

St. Doolaghs Holy Well

Posted on July 30, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

The last items of interest to be seen on the grounds of St. Doolaghs are the rumoured three holy wells. The first is believed to be connected to the small octagonal structure known as the Baptistery, which has become famous … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Medieval, Places of Interest, Ruins, Sacred Well | Tagged 12th Century, 600AD Hermit, 7th Century, Balgriffin, Baptistry, Battlement, cell, Cemetry, church, Cross, Dublin, Ed Mooney Photography, Glendalough, God, Holy Well, Ireland, Lepracy, monastery, Olave, Photography, St. Catherine's Pond, St. Doolagh, Stone, Stone Roof, Tower, Viking, Well House | 15 Comments

St. Doolagh’s Cross

Posted on July 25, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

This interesting cross stands right beside the main road at the entrance to St. Doolagh’s church. It is a chunky peice of stone with no sign of decoration and it sits in what looks to be a modern plinth. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Medieval, Photography, Places of Interest, Ruins | Tagged 12th Century, 600AD Hermit, 7th Century, Balgriffin, Battlement, cell, Cemetry, church, Cross, Dublin, Ed Mooney Photography, Glendalough, God, Ireland, Lepracy, monastery, Olave, Photography, St. Doolagh, Stone, Stone Roof, Tower, Viking | 18 Comments

St. Doolagh’s Church

Posted on July 23, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

On the way home from work I took a slight detour up past Balgriffin cemetery where I came across this interesting church. At first glance I thought that it was a medieval castle as the first thing I noticed was … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Medieval, Photography, Places of Interest, Ruins | Tagged 12th Century, 600AD Hermit, 7th Century, Balgriffin, Battlement, cell, Cemetry, church, Dublin, Ed Mooney Photography, Glendalough, God, Ireland, Lepracy, monastery, Olave, Photography, St. Doolagh, Stone Roof, Tower, Viking | 30 Comments

Goat Castle

Posted on July 20, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

Dalkey or Goat Castle is a 15th century fortified Townhouse which took its name from the Cheever’s (Chevre) family whom lived there in the 16th century. The Cheever surname is derived from the Anglo Norman-French word chievre or chevre, meaning … Continue reading →

Posted in Castles, Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Medieval, Photography, Places of Interest, Ruins | Tagged 15th Century, Anglo-Norman, Battlements, Cheevers Family, Chevre, Dalkey, Dalkey Heritage Center, Dalkey Island, Deep Water Port, Dublin, Ed Mooney Photography, Fortified, French, Gaelic Chieftains, Goat, Goat Castle, Henry VI, Heraldry, Ireland, Ruinhunter, settlement, St. Begnets, Subsidised Castles Act, Town Hall, Townhouse, Viking | 26 Comments

Kilgobbin Church

Posted on July 1, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

Moving on to yet another interesting church ruin. Just outside Stepaside village in Co. Dublin lies the church of Kilgobbin. These ruins only date back to 1707AD, but was built of the site of an earlier wooden church, probably from … Continue reading →