From the legends of the early Mesolithic settlements and the folklore of Gaelic Ireland to invasions by the Vikings, the rise of Christianity, feudal wars and civil wars; the history of Ireland has been violent, fascinating and complicated. Luckily there still are many remaining buildings, ruins, castles and forts to help us understand and to allow us to look back at how things were hundreds or even thousands of years ago.
Let’s take a look at the wonderful Irish heritage in this new photo essay.
Dunguaire Castle
St Mary’s Cathedral in Kilkenny
The Rock of Cashel
Cathedral ruins at the Rock of Cashel
Four Courts in Dublin
Man playing the tin whistle under the Spanish Arch in Galway
Ballyalban fairy fort
The ruins of Cong Abbey
Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork
Trinity College in Dublin
Town Hall of Belfast
Carrickfergus Castle
The Kilfenora High Crosses
Kylemore Abbey in Connemara
Inside Galway Cathedral
Saint Canice’s Cathedral in Kilkenny
Ruins of Athassel Priory, located in the middle of a field
Athassel Priory, close-up
Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin
Poulnabrone Dolmen in the Burren
Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral
What’s left of Ballycarbery Castle
Kilkenny Castle
Ross Errilly Friary
This is the second in a series of three photo essays about Ireland. The first one was about the colorful and lively Irish Streets.
(UPDATE: The third one is about the stunning Irish Coast.)
Some further reading:
Athassel Priory
Carrickfergus Castle
Dunguaire Castle
Fairy Forts
Kilfenora High Crosses
Kilmainham Gaol
Kylemore Abbey
Poulnabrone Dolmen
Rock of Cashel
Ross Errilly Friary
Jennifer
Monday 3rd of February 2014
Gorgeous photos Bram! You expect Ireland to be gray and moody, but it is incredibly striking when the skies are blue!
Michael
Saturday 25th of January 2014
Gorgeous photos. Liked it so much! :)
Bram Reusen
Sunday 2nd of February 2014
I'm glad you liked them, Michael :-D
Dan @ A Cruising Couple
Monday 30th of December 2013
I love all the history you managed to capture! My personal favorite is Ballycarbery Castle... or what's left of it :-p
Bram Reusen
Tuesday 7th of January 2014
Cheers, Dan!
Devlin @ Marginal Boundaries
Wednesday 25th of December 2013
That Kylemore Abbey in Connemara shot is great, well they're all great but that one in particular is awesome. I love how the Abbey is resting at the base of that lush green mountain.
Bram Reusen
Friday 27th of December 2013
That was definitely an interesting place to visit. The guy built that massive building as a wedding gift to his wife.