Wiki Loves Monuments 2022

Wiki Loves Monuments is an annual international photographic event which takes place every September or October around the world. The competition aims to bring together people who value their local historic environment, calling on amateur and professional photographers alike to capture images of the world’s historic monuments. Ireland’s list is compiled from sites that are either…… Continue reading Wiki Loves Monuments 2022

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

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

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