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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

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

Bective Abbey

Bective abbey was founded in 1147 by Murchad O’Maeil-Sheachlainn, as a second house of Mellifont Abbey. The abbey and its estate lands were confiscated during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 1530s. Around this time the estate lands were recorded at 1580 acres. During the 17th century, the abbey buildings were partially converted for…… Continue reading Bective Abbey