Author: alan.laighleis

Dublin Zoo

Established and designed in 1830 by Decimus Burton, Dublin Zoo opened the following year.Today it’s primary mission is conservation projects, breeding programmes, and growing awareness for animals. The Royal Zoological Society of Dublin was established at a meeting held at the Rotunda Hospital on 10 May 1830 and the zoo, then called the Zoological Gardens…… Continue reading Dublin Zoo

Holy Trinity Church, Kildorragh Glebe

Holy Trinity Presbyterian, Kildorough, , Co. Cavan, Ireland, built in 1862 and consecrated on 3rd April 1864. It was used for occasional sevices in the early 1960's but closed sometime in the 1970's. I first came across this church when looking to move from Dublin, it was months after I had moved ot the area that I realised it was within 5 minutes of my new home. its a beautiful little church and sad to see it in such a bad way, broken windows and teh door is in a bad state of repair. But asd you can see it has recently (2019) had the grounds and street wall refurbished and i believe teh interior has also been cleaned up.

I first came across the Holy Trinity Church about 6 years ago when i was considering a relocation to Cavan. back then teh grounds wer not so well maintained, but it has been updated over teh last year or two with teh outer boundary wall rebuilt. Sadly i see its now up for sale. A…… Continue reading Holy Trinity Church, Kildorragh Glebe

Enniskillen

Lough Erne, Northern Irelands second largest lake system and the fourth larges on the island of Ireland. Tully Castle Tully Castle near the village of Blaney, on Blaney Bay on the southern shore of Lower Lough Erne was built for Sir John Hume, a Scottish planter. During the Irish Rebellion of 1641, Rory Maguire set…… Continue reading Enniskillen

Lough Sheelin – from my archives

Lough Sheelin (from Irish: Loch Síodh Linn meaning “lake of the fairy pool”) is a limestone freshwater lough (lake) in Ireland located in County Westmeath, County Meath and County Cavan near the village of Finea and the town of Granard County Longford. The lake lies on the early course of the River Inny, a major…… Continue reading Lough Sheelin – from my archives

Czech Republic – from my archives

Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Brno

I am fortunate that from time to time my day job as a Project Manager takes me to other countries. This time it was the city of Brno in the Czech Republic, I also managed to add a day in Prague. These photos are a collection that have been made during overseas business trips over…… Continue reading Czech Republic – from my archives

Sydney – from my archives

I am fortunate that from time to time my day job as a Project Manager takes me to other countries. This time it Sydney Australia These photos are a collection that have been made during overseas business trips over the years, some are taken using my Nikon DSLR, others on a basic point and shoot…… Continue reading Sydney – from my archives