Tag: cavan

Drumlane Abbey, Cavan

Drumlane or Droim Leathain in gaelic means the broad ridge/hill, it is located in a peaceful setting of picturesque small drumlins and small lakes close to the village of Milltown overlooking the picturesque Grafinny lough. The Abbey and Round Tower of Drumlane date back to the year 555, and it is believed it was founded…… Continue reading Drumlane Abbey, Cavan

Club Photographer of the Year 2023

It has been over three years since I was a member of a camera club so stepping back into it was both daunting and exciting. This year my local club changed things slightly it was now simply Beginners and Advanced members. Moving up to the advanced group was a little unsettling, mostly because I suffer…… Continue reading Club Photographer of the Year 2023

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

Lough Sheelin

Crover Shore, Lough Sheelin, Co Cavan . . . . . follow me at . . alanlaighleisphotography.com . . www.facebook.com/alanlaighleisphotography/

Lough Sheelin is over 7kms long, more than 3kms wide and borders three counties, Cavan, Meath and Westmeath. Lough Sheelin as legend has it from a fairy well, and was used by a village as its water supply. The rule by the Fairy was that lid had to be replaced every time it was used.…… Continue reading Lough Sheelin

Virginia Blueblue Bell Portrat shoot

I attended a portrait workshop held with Brefni camera clup in Deer Park forest, Virginia Co Cavan recently. there’s something strange when there’s one young woman and about 20 photographers making her photograph and she’s trying to respond to direction from each of us. I think you’ll agree that she did a fantastic job.