Tag Archives: Waterford

Ardmore Cathedral

Posted on November 3, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

To wrap up my recent trip to Ardmore in Waterford, we take a look at the last remaining site within the monastic enclosure, the Cathedral. Ardmore was historically the site of an early church founded by St. Declan in the … Continue reading →

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Ardmore Round Tower

Posted on October 27, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Today I am going to take a break from the Samhain theme and get back to some recent Ruin hunting activities. In the center of the old monastic site founded by St. Declan in Ardmore, Waterford rests a stunning Round … Continue reading →

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Oratory of St Declan, Ardmore

Posted on October 13, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Today we are heading back down to the monastic settlement in Ardmore, Co. Waterford, where I came across two Ogham Stones recently.  St. Declan founded a monastery at Ardmore or Aird Mhór in Gaelic, meaning “Great Height”. This was said … Continue reading →

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The Ogham Stones of Ardmore

Posted on September 28, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Within the ruins of the old monastic settlement of Ardmore in Waterford, founded by St. Declan in the 5th century, there are a number of interesting structures. My personal favourites where the two ogham stones I found sitting inside the … Continue reading →

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Jack Meades Pub

Posted on January 10, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

OK now for something a little bit different, on a trip to Waterford last year we stopped of at Jack Meades Pub near Cheek-point for some afternoon refreshments. Now the pub itself which originally dates back to 1705 did not interest me, it … Continue reading →

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Millenium Plaza – HDR

Posted on August 20, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

I have been hearing all about this craze for HDR imaging, so I decided to give it a go. The sample image was taken down in Waterford at the Millennium Plaza. I guess i have cheated a bit with this? I only … Continue reading →

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Thomas Francis Meagher

Posted on August 19, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

Across the road from Reginald’s Tower, stands the statue of Thomas Francis Meagher (1823-1867) who was born in Waterford. He came to national prominence during Daniel O’Connell Repeal Movement. It was Meagher who introduced the green, white and orange tricolor … Continue reading →

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GreyFriars, The French Church

Posted on August 18, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

The medieval site known as Greyfriars or The French church is located two minutes walk from Reginald’s Tower and is about a quarter mile from the present day friary. The 13th century ruin of the Fransiscan Friars got the name … Continue reading →

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Reginald’s Tower

Posted on August 17, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

Our next stop off once we reached Waterford city was Reginald’s Tower. An early fort on this site formed the apex of the triangular Viking settlement at Waterford. It was strategically located on the high ground between a branch of St. John’s … Continue reading →

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Faithlegg House

Posted on August 15, 2012 by edmooneyphotography

As mentioned we took the family down to the Faithlegg estate for a week. Unfortunately the weather sucked, so much for the sunny south-east. The current Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Club in Waterford is a refurbished 18th century mansion … Continue reading →

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