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McDonagh Junction, Plaza

Image from the main Plaza, McDonagh Junction Shopping Centre showing part of the old Kilkenny Workhouse

Declan Macauley, used with permission

St. John

Line drawing of St. John

Photographic Collection of Kilkenny County Library

Front of Abbeyleix House

The present Abbeyleix House was built by architect Sir William Chambers in 1774. There had been a house to the north-east of the present one, in which the family had lived previously, but there are no remains of this house.

St. John

Front view of St. John

Declan Macauley, used with permission

Church on Abbeyleix Estate

The old church, which is surrounded by many old and beautiful Irish Yews, is thought to stand on the site of the original Abbey chapel.

Courtesy of Laois County Library

St. John

Main Altar of the Church of St.John the Evangelist, Kilkenny City

Kilkenny County Library Stock

Castlecuffe

This old castle, two miles west of Clonaslee, was, according to Lewis' Topographical Dictionary, built by the first Sir Charles Coote in Elizabeth's time on the lands of the Dunnes which had been granted to him.

Courtesy of Laois County Library

St Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe 2005

Colour photo of exterior of St Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe, Co Donegal. Photo shows the side of the church, the clock tower, and the graveyard.

Donegal County Library

Brittas Castle

In order to fund the building of Brittas Castle, it is believed that Colonel Dunne obtained loans from Germany. The castle was destroyed in a fire on Thursday, June 25th 1942.

Courtesy of Laois County Library

Bianconi Coach Timetable

Bianconi's coach arrived in Durrow at 9.00 o'clock where Mr Richard Forde, Bianconi's agent, had fresh horses ready. As speed was of the essence, a frequent change of horses was necessary, generally every eight to ten miles.

Courtesy of Laois County Library