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St Mary's Abbey, HowthMy mother-in-law is staying at the moment (which was why I took the boys to Lyon a week ago while she & Heather went around southern Irela...
Round TowerThese round towers are dotted all over Ireland, often associated with a small religious community - this one is in Donabate. I guess they must have h...
Noon in PortraneThe skies cleared this morning, and after we eventually rousted the grumbling boys out to see some sun we headed up the coast to Donabate. We ha...
A Grey DayI missed my son's 15th birthday last Thursday, so on Sunday I spent most of the day with him, in town first walking around in the rain to the game sho...
St. Doulagh'sI've driven past this quite a few times but we're usually on the way to the local mall or the airport or something. Since we weren't going anywhere...
Portrane to DonabateI've always taken a perverse enjoyment in going for a walk when the weather is really wild. If you wrap up warm, in good waterproof clothing...
The Servants EntranceThe servants entrance at Newbridge House is also the entrance to the gift shop and where you can sign up for a tour, or to get access to th...
Balrothery Old ChurchVertical panorama of the tower on the mediaeval church at Balrothery. A bit tricky to take this photo as the churchyard does not extend fa...