| St Peter and Pauls Cathedral - County Meath, Ireland |
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Founded close to the temporal power of Trim Castle by the Norman bishop Simon de Rochfort in 1206, after his cathedral at Clonard was burned down, only a part of the original nave and chancel survive. This was the largest Gothic church in Ireland. Part of the ruined Priory of Augustinian Canons, which was established to maintain the Cathedral, also survives.
Photography by: Marcel |
| St. Audeon's Church - Dublin City Centre |
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St. Audeons Church is situated in the heart of the walled medieval city, and is reported to be the only surviving medieval parish church in Dublin. It is dedicated to St. Ouen the 7th century bishop of Rouen and patron saint of Normandy, and was built between 1181 and 1212 by the first Anglo-Norman Archbishop of Dublin, John Comyn.
Situated just within the old city walls (of which there are also some photos in this gallery) the community living within the vicinty of St. Audeons Church were prosperous, and parishoners sought the privilege of being buried within the Church walls, this helped the finances of the church enormously.
Definitely a place to visit, unfortunately St. Audeons Church is only open for the summer months.
Photography by: Marc |
| Aughnanure Castle, County Galway, Ireland |
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Built at the beginning of the 16th century by the O'Flaherty clan, Aughnanure Castle is a very well preserved tower house castle and boasts a tower that rises 20 metres (60 feet) above an island formed by the Drimmeen River. The 3rd floor living area has a fine fireplace and 2 turret rooms located in the corners. A secret vault can be found on the 4th floor sleeping quarters. There is a large hall on the 5th floor with big mullioned windows and another fine fireplace. A spiral stairway allows access to all floors of the Stone Keep. Aughnanure Castle is well worth a visit.
Photography by: Marc |
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