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mcdonegal1 > 1625 Huntington Castle Last one of the series. Front view http://www.mcdonegal1.com/AlmostDaily/May-2013/29175491_FMzfMP#!i=2498359368&k=BRKFj34 Close up of Windows http://www.mcdonegal1.com/AlmostDaily/May-2013/29175491_FMzfMP#!i=2505565501&k=bzCVxfX Thanks to everyone for all their views and comments last week. I appreciate the time you take to view and comment. Monday 13 May 2013
mcdonegal1 > Huntington Castle - 1625 Huntington Castle, Clonegal, County Carlow, the ancient seat of the Esmonde family is today one of Irelands historical treasures. Presently lived in by four generations of the Durdin-Robertson family, descendents of the Esmondes, the castle is set in picturesque countryside at the foot of the Blackstairs mountains. Built in 1625 on the site of a former 14th century stronghold and abbey. http://www.huntingtoncastle.com/ This is where we were hanging out yesterday instead of being on Smugmug :) Tuesday 7 May 2013
mcdonegal1 > Russburough House Russborough House is a stately house situated near the Blessington Lakes in County Wicklow, Ireland and is reputed to be the longest house in Ireland, with a frontage measuring 210 m/700 ft. It is an example of Palladian architecture, designed by Richard Cassels for Joseph Leeson, 1st Earl of Milltown and built between 1741 and 1755. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russborough_House or http://www.russboroughhouse.ie/ One from Phill's archive Thursday 14 March 2013
mcdonegal1 > Passing the GPO In August 1814, construction of a purpose-built headquarters began. The building was completed in January 1818, at a cost of £50,000. The building was designed by Francis Johnston, an architect with the Board of Works, in Greek revival style. The main section was made with Wicklow granite and the portico, the roof structure over the entrance, of Portland stone.The statues on the roof, by sculptor John Smyth, are of Hibernia, a classical representation in female form of the island of Ireland, with Fidelity to one side and Mercury (the messenger of the gods) to the other. During the 1916 Rising, the GPO was one of three Dublin landmarks—the Four Courts and the Custom House being the others—to be destroyed in the fighting. The GPO was rebuilt and reopened in 1929. http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/History+and+Heritage/History/GPO+Dublin/ or http://goireland.about.com/od/dublincityandcounty/gr/gpodublin.htm A photo by Phill Tuesday 5 March 2013
mcdonegal1 > Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland Taken in October. Trinity was founded just before the Tudor monarchy had completed the task of extending its authority over the whole of Ireland. The idea of an Irish university had been in the air for some time, and in 1592 a small group of Dublin citizens obtained a charter from Queen Elizabeth incorporating Trinity College juxta Dublin. The Corporation of Dublin granted to the new foundation the lands and dilapidated buildings of the monastery of All Hallows, lying about a quarter of a mile south-east of the city walls. Two years later a few Fellows and students began to work in the new College, which then consisted of one small square. During the next fifty years the community increased. Endowments, including considerable landed estates, were secured, new fellowships were founded, the books which formed the beginning of the great library were acquired, a curriculum was devised and statutes were framed. More information at http://www.tcd.ie/about/history/ Sunday 3 February 2013
mcdonegal1 > Marlay House The history of the Estate can be traced back to the Anglo-Norman conquest and right through to Tudor Times when Henry VIII confiscated the lands then owned by St. Mary's Abbey, during the suppression of the monasteries. Towards the end of the 17th century, Thomas Taylor acquired the property. He built a house on the Estate, which was called “The Grange” More information http://www.dlrcoco.ie/Parks/Marlayhsehistory.pdf Taken late in the evening on September 30, 2012 Wednesday 30 January 2013
mcdonegal1 > 2 Out of 3 Two of the 3 towers in Castle Street. It is also the street where Phill grew up. His bedroom window looked out on to the wall just at the left of the image :) The tower next to that is a Double Tower and the one at the bottom is a Watch Tower. The towers date from the 1200s. For more information http://www.waterfordcity.ie/city/walls/watch-tower.htm Saturday 12 January 2013
mcdonegal1 > Butler House 1783 Butler House is the Dower House of Kilkenny Castle. The house was home to Lady Eleanor Butler who lived here after the death of her husband Walter in 1783. http://www.butler.ie/butler-house/ Taken on our trip to Kilkenny last Saturday week. Tuesday 27 November 2012
mcdonegal1 > Kilkenny Castle Took this yesterday. Kilkenny Castle has been an important site since Strongbow constructed the first castle, probably a wooden structure, in the 12th century. William the Earl Marshall built the first stone castle on the site, which was completed in 1213. This was a square-shaped castle with towers at each corner; three of these original four towers survive to this day. http://www.kilkenny.ie/eng/about_kilkenny/history/famous_landmarks/kilkenny_castle.html Thank you for all the views and comments during the week. I appreciate all your support of my photos. I get great inspiration from this community too for shich I also thank you. Sunday 18 November 2012
mcdonegal1 > Hotel Minella Taken by Phill http://skykatt.smugmug.com/ This is the original building. a folow on from yesterday's post. Hotel Minella is nestled between the Comeragh Mountains and the River Suir in Clonmel Co. Tipperary. The original Georgian house was built by the Malcomsoms in 1863, and the Minella was opened as a hotel by Mr & Mrs Jack Nallen in 1963. http://www.hotelminella.ie/
mcdonegal1 > Gurteenn Le Poer Castle It was a beautiful sunny day yesterday so we drove out of the city for a while to take a walk along the River Suir in Kilsheelan County Tipperary This privately owned castle is granite neo-Gothic built in 1866. the owner Since 1998 it is owned by Austrian couple, Gottfried and Renata Helnwein. He is an artist & photographer. His website http://www.helnwein.com/kuenstler/atelier/tafel_1.html Wednesday 17 October 2012
mcdonegal1 > Early Christian Monastery This is what they looked like in Ireland around 1,500 years ago. The church and burial ground was higher than the area where the monks lived and the pilgrims stayed. Last for now in the series from our Sunday trip to the Irish National Heritage Park. http://www.inhp.com/ Today is my work day so hope to catch up on comments tonight. Tomorrow is filled with hospital appointments from 8am therefore I will not be commenting or posting on Thursday. August 24, 2011
mcdonegal1 > Ogham Stone Ancient Irish writing. Ogham is sometimes called the "Celtic Tree Alphabet" The earliest inscriptions in ogham date to about the 4th century AD. For more information see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogham Taken Sunday in the Irish Heritage Park http://www.inhp.com/ August 233, 2011
mcdonegal1 > New Stone Age Farmstead Phill and I visited the Irish National Heritage Park yesterday morning. Replica of an Irish farm house from around 6,000 years ago. We managed half the tour which for Phill was a great achievement. We got free passes for another visit as some of the buildings are being renovated and we could not get inside them (like this one). We will definitely go back and finish the tour. Will be positing a few more during the week. For more information http://www.inhp.com/ Wishing everyone a great week. Thanks for all the views, comments and thumbs up during the past week. I really appreciate them all. This is a fantastic community. It is so inspiring and educational. August 21, 2011
mcdonegal1 > Altmont House Had the pleasure of visiting here about 10 days ago. The exact date of the building of the house is not known but this version is believed to date from around 1740. The gardens are known as the most romantic in Ireland! There is no entrance fee as the owner bequeath the entire 100acres to the state on condition that no one was ever charged to view her gardens. Speaking to a local lady on our visit she said that when the owner was alive she encouraged people to come and stroll in her gardens. it is very much worth the trip. More information available at http://www.altamontgarden.com/Web%20Pages/information.htm Wishing you all a great week. July 18, 2011
2 Out of 3

Two of the 3 towers in Castle Street. It is also the street where Phill grew up. His bedroom window looked out on to the wall just at the left of the image :) The tower next to that is a Double Tower and the one at the bottom is a Watch Tower. The towers date from the 1200s.
For more information http://www.waterfordcity.ie/city/walls/watch-tower.htm

Saturday 12 January 2013
mcdonegal1 > 2 Out of 3 Two of the 3 towers in Castle Street. It is also the street where Phill grew up. His bedroom window looked out on to the wall just at the left of the image :) The tower next to that is a Double Tower and the one at the bottom is a Watch Tower. The towers date from the 1200s. For more information http://www.waterfordcity.ie/city/walls/watch-tower.htm Saturday 12 January 2013
2 Out of 3

Two of the 3 towers in Castle Street. It is also the street where Phill grew up. His bedroom window looked out on to the wall just at the left of the image :) The tower next to that is a Double Tower and the one at the bottom is a Watch Tower. The towers date from the 1200s.
For more information http://www.waterfordcity.ie/city/walls/watch-tower.htm

Saturday 12 January 2013
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