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Parallel Tractor

I have enough trouble parking a car , and someone's neatly swung a tractor this size in front of the pub at Elphin, County Roscommon. Well done.

Published 31 May 2009 7:15 PM by This Irish Photograph

Filed under: rural living, County Roscommon

Back to Lough Key for My World Tuesday , to share one of my favourite stories that happened here. For centuries the McDermotts ruled this part of western Ireland from their castle on its island in Lough Key. Later they built a large comfortable house...

Published 18 May 2009 6:25 PM by This Irish Photograph

Filed under: My World Tuesdays, County Roscommon

Lough Key

Trying something different today: Lough Key in black and white, a shot taken from the forest trail. The lake is full of islands and history, and a boat tours are available during the summer months. Visit Lough Key's website for more information.

Published 15 May 2009 10:00 PM by This Irish Photograph

Filed under: landscape, County Roscommon

Elphin Cathedral & Saint Assicus

This week My World Tuesday falls nearly on the feast day of Saint Asicus, so I'll show you the cathedral ruins of his home in Elphin, County Roscommon, about an hour's drive from my house. Assicus was a gifted metalworker and bellmaker, and became...

Published 27 Apr 2009 5:34 PM by This Irish Photograph

Filed under: holy sites of Ireland, architecture, County Roscommon

County Roscommon War Dead Memorial

In County Roscommon near Elphin, a giant monument featuring three soldiers stands at the crossroads. They honour the memory of the men of County Roscommon who gave their lives in the War of Independence: the word "SAOIRSE" on the memorial's...

Published 26 Apr 2009 2:22 PM by This Irish Photograph

Filed under: architecture, County Roscommon

Skywatching at Lough Key Forest Park

Here's "The Rock" in Lough Key, now called "Castle Island": the castle dates to the 12th century and was once the seat of the McDermott clan. In my photo, it seems to sit on the far shore, but in fact it has its own tiny island...

Published 23 Apr 2009 4:07 PM by This Irish Photograph

Filed under: skywatch friday, trees, architecture, County Roscommon

My World Tuesday at home with Queen Medb

You might remember my family's visit to Knocknarea , the traditional burial site of the Iron Age's warrior Queen Medb (Maeve) of Connacht. Well... Archaeology throws cold water on tradition, because the great cairn at Knocknarea apparently predates...

Published 20 Apr 2009 4:19 PM by This Irish Photograph

Filed under: My World Tuesdays, stones, County Roscommon

The Elphin Windmill, part 2

The windmill in today's and yesterday's posts is easy to find, signposted just a short drive out of Elphin in County Roscommon. Its thatched roof sits like a lid on top of the tall mill, with the four sails attached to the front of the roof and...

Published 18 Apr 2009 3:41 PM by This Irish Photograph

Filed under: architecture, County Roscommon

The Elphin Windmill and the Dragon

The 18th-century Elphin windmill is restored and open to the public, with tours available. We'd passed signposts for it so many times that today we decided we'd just (finally) stop and see it. So here it is, looking very pretty under moody springtime...

Published 16 Apr 2009 6:45 PM by This Irish Photograph

Filed under: skywatch friday, architecture, County Roscommon

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