In mid December a friend of mine and myself went into town to take some photos of the Christmas lights. We spent some time by the River Liffey in and around the Samuel Beckett Bridge area. The photos below are from the Custom House (top), the Samuel Beckett Bridge (last three). The area around the …
Around the Aviva
Twice a year in our camera club, Offshoot, we have showcases of peoples work, this work is from the Shoot With Me outings that we run. Last Spring, I was in a group that focused on architecture around the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Normally there are about twelve groups who focus on a particular subject, …
Rathfarnham Castle
The photos below come from a trip to Rathfarnham Castle in Dublin. As you can see the bones of the building are on view, and there is a lack of furniture in place, this is partially part of a policy of the OPW and partially due to funding. They believe that it is interesting to …
Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle & Gardens is in Wexford and is incredibly easy to find. The Castle is 19th Century in date, even though the Estate dates back to the 11th Century when an English family called the Esmondes settled in the area shortly after the Norman invasion in 1169. The castle now houses the Agricultural Museum, …
Monkstown Castle
Another tour I took part in during the Summer of Heritage was one of Monkstown Castle. I was very familiar with this building, so I was curious as to learn about the history of the ruins. The first castle built here was built by the Cistercian Monks of St Mary’s Abbey at the centre of a …
Emo Court
Another day, another place to visit, this time it was Emo Court in Laois. I have been to Emo Court a few times in the past and it is always worth a visit. Today, we took the house tour, stopped for tea and Lemon Cake and then walked around the lake. The water levels in …
Tea House
Leinster House
Knocksink Bridge
Gallagher Photography 