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Exterior of Rathmines Library
Exterior of Rathmines Library
Exterior of Rathmines Library
By kind permission of Dublin City Libraries
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Map Of Fingal
Map Of Fingal
Map Of Fingal
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George II 'Yellow Horse' statue
George II 'Yellow Horse' statue
Photograph showing the 'Yellow Horse' statue of George II on Grand Parade
Cork Camera Club collection, Cork City Libraries
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Knockcommon, Beauparc
Knockcommon, Beauparc
This is a large two storey house in the early stages of dereliction. The upper walls and the window surrounds are beginning to crumble. The rafters are exposed as is the flat ridge board on the roof.
By permission of Jack Fitzsimons
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Ardgillan 3
Ardgillan 3
Ardgillan 3
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Ardgillan 2
Ardgillan 2
Ardgillan 2
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Ardgillan
Ardgillan
Ardgillan
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James Doyle (1786-1834)
James Doyle (1786-1834)
James Warren Doyle, also known as J.K.L. was born in Donard near New Ross, Co. Wexford in 1786. He was appointed a Professor of Carlow College in 1813. In November, 1819 he was consecrated Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin. He published letters on many topics of public and pastoral interest. His works challenged the prejudices of the Establishment against the Catholic Religion. He initiated work on the Catholic Cathedral for the Diocese and the foundation stone was laid in March, 1828. He died in June, 1834.
Carlow County Library
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Randalstown, Navan
Randalstown, Navan
This is a small thatched house at Randalstown, outside Navan. The house is well preserved showing the original small windows and slightly protruding hall.
By permission of Ciaran Mangan
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Brownshill dolmen, Kernanstown, County Carlow
Brownshill dolmen, Kernanstown, County Carlow
The Browne’s Hill Dolmen is a portal tomb dating from c.3300 – 2900 B.C. It has a very large granite capstone measuring 4.7 metres x 6.1 metres x 2 metres. The capstone rests on two portal stones, a door stone and a prostrate slab. The dolmen or cromlech is a type of pagan sepulchral monument. The capstone is the largest to be found in Europe. It has been calculated to weigh 100 tons. Browne’s Hill Dolmen is of international importance and is of particular importance to local tourism.
Carlow County Library