Friday, June 16, 2023

KiIkenny, Ireland 2023

 Ireland May 15, 2023


On this day we were heading to Kilkenny Ireland with stops on the way at the Cahir Castle, the Rock of Cashel and the last stop our lodging in Kilkenny. 

1. Cahir Castle, located in the Tipperary County of Ireland. It is in the Cahir town center and sits on a rocky island in the River Suir. The castle dates back to the 13th century. When Lord Cahir died the castle became the property of the Irish state and named a national monument. A gaggle of Domestic Geese have become famous in the town of Cahir, on and around the Castle grounds. 






Domestic Geese at the River Suir and Castle walls.



A larger view of the Cahir Castle and the River Suir.




The castle grounds include a couple of cannons.  A cannon ball can even be seen stuck in one of the castle walls, apparently from a siege back in 1599 by the Earl of Essex.







Rock of Cashel located in Cashel, Tipperary County Ireland. It is a complex of buildings dated from 12th and 13 centuries. 









The Cathedral has a central tower and the rest is the massive residential castle. It was built between 1235 and 1270. 



The round barrel tower is part of the Cormac's Chapel, the oldest section said to be built between  1127 and 1134










Hore Abbey is seen from the Rock of Cashel complex. The former Benedictine Abbey was given to the Cistercians in 1270. Now known as the ruins of a Cistercian Monastery. 




After our tour of the Rock of Cashel we headed to the town of Kilkenny for our lodging for the last night of our guided Ireland tour. 

" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone." unknown



Thanks for visiting and for the comments.  Take care, enjoy your day!
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8 comments:

  1. ellen b.June 16, 2023 at 5:35 PM

    Those are amazing structures. I especially love the cathedral!

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    1. Emma ColleyJune 17, 2023 at 6:30 AM

      Thank you Melissa Broxupn! It is a beautiful place to tour. Take care, have a happy weekend.

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  2. DeniseinVAJune 16, 2023 at 9:53 PM

    How wonderful that you were in Ireland. Thank you for sharing these magnificent sights Emma Colley. Incredible photos! Have a great weekend!

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    1. Emma ColleyJune 17, 2023 at 6:31 AM

      Thank you Denise! Yes, Ireland was a wonderful trip, a place I have always wanted to visit.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. VENTANA DE FOTOJune 17, 2023 at 12:41 PM

    Bellos paisajes, de ese país, donde abundan los edificios históricos.

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    1. Emma ColleyJune 17, 2023 at 1:46 PM

      Thank you for the visit and comment. Have a great weekend!

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  4. VENTANA DE FOTOJuly 24, 2023 at 1:11 PM

    Buen paseo nos has dado a través de estas fotografías. Me ha gustado mucho el reportaje.
    Un abrazo

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    1. Emma ColleyJuly 24, 2023 at 2:38 PM

      Thank you for the visit and comment. Have a great day!

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