Another tour I took part in during the Summer of Heritage was one of Monkstown Castle. I was very familiar with this building, so I was curious as to learn about the history of the ruins. The first castle built here was built by the Cistercian Monks of St Mary’s Abbey at the centre of a …
Seapoint Martello Tower
As part of the Summer of Heritage timetable, I attended the tour of the Seapoint Martello Tower in Monkstown. I had never been in a Martello Tower before, so I was curious as to what it would be like. The Tour Guide Jim, was correct when he mentioned that they are seen as mysterious. Growing …
Huntington Castle
I visited Huntington Castle & Gardens in Carlow in August. This is a place that I had wanted to go to for a long time and it did not disappoint me, the area the house is in, looked fantastic on the day I was there. They have wonderful gardens to wander around, as well as …
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