Poolbeg lighthouse is situated at the end of the Great South Wall in Dublin bay. The construction of the wall began in 1716.and was then known as ‘The Piles’, construction completed around 1730. At the time it was regarded as a considerable engineering achievement. Standing at an impressive 3 miles long it was the world’s…… Continue reading Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin
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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
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
Binn Éadair – from my archives
Binn Éadair or Howth is a peninsular village and outer suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It occupies the greater part of the peninsula of Howth Head, which forms the northern boundary of Dublin Bay, and includes the island of Ireland’s Eye, which holds multiple natural protection designations. A fishing village and small trading port from at…… Continue reading Binn Éadair – from my archives