On Thursday I went to Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. It's somewhere I've been meaning to go for ages but never got around to it. This is the largest cemetery of megalithic tombs in Ireland and is also among the country's oldest, with monuments ranging from five and a half thousand to six and a half thousand... Continue Reading →
The Ulster American Folk Park
On Saturday I took Jono to the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, Co. Tyrone. It's about a two-hour drive from here but it's a lovely place and it's years since we've been there. You start the tour in the visitor centre which also houses a cafe, a shop and exhibitions. At the moment there... Continue Reading →
St. George’s Heritage and Visitor Centre
St.George's Heritage & Visitor Centre, Carrick-on-Shannon, was officially launched early 2008, which includes audio/visual functions in the centre adjacent to the church. The restored church, houses a well researched and exciting historical display of artefacts and interpretive material depicting the twin traditions of Leitrim from ancient Gaelic roots through Plantation times up to Leitrim's contribution... Continue Reading →
King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
King House is a magnificently restored Georgian Mansion located in Boyle, County Roscommon. It was built in the early 1700’s for Sir Henry King, whose family were one of the most powerful and wealthy in Ireland. After its first life as a home, King House was converted into a military barracks in the 19th century... Continue Reading →
The cottage with the tin roof
The cottage with the tin roof, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. I spotted this little cottage while I was out walking the other day. I think it's very quaint, it's a shame it's been left. I would love to know the history of the place. We used to have a tiny one roomed cottage at the... Continue Reading →
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