Tag Archives: White Castle

Re-work Wednesday 20

Posted on May 21, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

A number of weeks ago I did a Re-work of Crom-Abu Bridge in Athy. This week I have used a similar shot that shows more of White Castle and only part of the bridge. It was taken from the far bank of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Castles, Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Landscape, Medieval, Photography, Places of Interest, Re-work Wednesday, Ruins | Tagged Athy, Castle, Ireland, Kildare, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Ruin, Travel, White Castle | 29 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