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Trim Castle, Co. Meath
Trim Castle, Co. Meath
Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, was constructed over a thirty year period by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter. Hugh de Lacy was granted the Liberty of Meath by King Henry II in 1176 in an attempt to curb the expansionist policies of Richard de Clare, {Strongbow}. Construction of the massive three storied Keep, the central stronghold of the castle, was begun c.1176 on the site of an earlier wooden fortress. This massive twenty-sided tower, which is cruciform in shape, was protected by a ditch, curtain wall and moat.
By permission of Meath County Library.
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Trinity Church, Glendalough
Trinity Church, Glendalough
Trinity Church, one of the seven churches of Glendalough, Co. Wicklow is located outside the monastic city walls. It is an excellent example of an early Irish stone church or Daimliag. It dates from the eleventh century, and was probably built on the site of an earlier wooden church.
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Staigue Fort
Staigue Fort
This is one of the best examples of a cashel even though there are many larger ones to be found around the country. It is called Staigue Fort and it is situated in Co. Kerry. The walls of the fort are 18 feet high in some places. What is most notable about this cashel is the double series of zig-zag steps up along the inside walls of the fort. Such forts were used to defend the inhabitants from oncoming attack.
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Strade Abbey
Strade Abbey
An example of altar figures at Strade Abbey, Co. Mayo
Image courtesy of Dept. of Environment, Community and Local Government
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Rothe House
Rothe House
Built by wealthy merchant John Rothe 1594, this house is typical of the type of home a comfortably off family of the time would have enjoyed. It is in fact three houses, linked by internal courtyards. Now owned by Kilkenny Archaeological Society, the houses have been meticulously restored and incorporate an interesting museum with many displays relating to the local area as well as an excellent clothing exhibition. The building is also the headquarters of the Heritage Council of Ireland.
Image courtesy of Dept. of Environment, Community and Local Government
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Ardamine Church
Ardamine Church
Ardamine Church of Ireland church, dedicated to St John the Evangelist, was built in 1862 as a memorial to the Richards family.
Courtesy of Wexford County Library
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D-shaped graveyard at Seafield
D-shaped graveyard at Seafield
Possible Early Christian church site; D-shaped graveyard with earthen bank.
Courtesy of Wexford County Library
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Ardamine Church
Ardamine Church
Photograph of the back of Ardamine Church
Courtesy of Wexford County Library
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Kiltennel Church
Kiltennel Church
Kiltennel Church, Co. Wexford
Courtesy of Wexford County Library
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Door of Kiltennel Church
Door of Kiltennel Church
Wooden doors of Kiltennel Church, Co Wexford.
Courtesy of Wexford County Library