My Treasured Photos

Country Church.

This is St James Church. Built in 1786. Came across it yesterday while strolling around the very picturesque village of Stradbally in Co Waterford. 

Day 82: May 10, 2010
Cill Mo Mhunna (The Church of Saint Munna) Anglicized to Kilbunny

Built around the 8th century.  Has a fine example of an 11th century Irish-Romanesque doorway. An incised slab bears the effigy of a Bishop in full pontifical with the ledged in Roman Capitals S.Munna Episcopus.  (Taken from plaque on site).   The church is very small and only consists of walls and the slab. 

Day 67: April 25, 2010

Grey skies are back :((   Thank you all for your comments and views.
Franciscan Church 

Built in 1840. This one is located in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland.

Day 61: April 19, 2010

Thank you for all the views and comments yesterday.
St Cartage's Church. 

Opened in 1884. 

Day 54: April 12, 2010

Thank you all very much for choosing to make Puss 'n' Boots number 1 yesterday. It was an amazing honour.

This week is shaping up to be busy with split shits and late evenings so my commenting will be a bit erratic. Just spent two wonderful days Saturday and Sunday out photographing in glorious sunshine so this weeks Dailies will be taken from those trips.
St Mary's Church, Gowran, Co Kilkenny

This collegiate church, was built in the late 13th century on the site of an earlier monastery. More information @http://www.kilkennytourist.com/details/st_marys_church_kilkenny.shtml

Chosen as my daily for a number of reasons: Being Easter Sunday, taken Easter Sunday and my name is Mary also :))

Taken last Easter Sunday just before sunset. For another view in the setting sun 
http://www.mcdonegal1.com/Architecture/Historic-Buildings/9039450_kQXqX#520544278_zuEqT

Day 46: April 4, 2010

Still away so unable to process a fresh image for today.  Will catch up on comments tonight/tomorrow.  Thank you for all your views and comments yesterday.
There are three building in the grounds of St Patrick's Cemetery, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland.  
The Roman Catholic Mortuary photo can be seen at 
http://www.mcdonegal1.com/Daily-Photo/A-Photo-A-Day/11279122_sNtgD#824711053_FjNjW 
and the Sexton's Cottage can be viewed at
http://www.mcdonegal1.com/Architecture/Historic-Buildings/9039450_kQXqX#825680074_tj6Mr


Details about all three can be found at 
http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?county=TS&name=&town=clonmel&townland=&type=quick&page=2
Knights Hospitallers Fortified Church built in early 1300s in Templetown, Co Wexford, Ireland.

Templetown got its name from the Knights Templars which were granted the lands in 1172 by King Henry II.  In 1307 the lands were given to their rivals the Knights Hospitallers who build this fortified church.
Church on the Hill
Rock of Cashel

Taken late evening.
Country Church.

This is St James Church. Built in 1786. Came across it yesterday while strolling around the very picturesque village of Stradbally in Co Waterford.

Day 82: May 10, 2010
Country Church.

This is St James Church. Built in 1786. Came across it yesterday while strolling around the very picturesque village of Stradbally in Co Waterford. 

Day 82: May 10, 2010
Country Church.

This is St James Church. Built in 1786. Came across it yesterday while strolling around the very picturesque village of Stradbally in Co Waterford.

Day 82: May 10, 2010
See photo in original gallery.