As I began to research Black Castle a very familiar clan name started to appear and sparked my interest, this name was O’Toole. Its one of our family names and it brought back all the amazing conversations.
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Kilkenny City is one of Ireland’s most vibrant and exciting places to visit. It is packed full of vibrant pubs, restaurants, shops and cafes. It’s History as a Medieval City is evident in its streets with Kilkenny Castle taking pride of place within the City Centre.
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Donegal Castle is a castle positioned right in the centre of Donegal Town in County Donegal. That’s right at the North West Part of the Republic of Ireland incase you’re wondering. The Castle was a ruin for centuries but was almost fully restored back in the 90s. You can go on fantastic tours of the property and learn all about
Donegal Castle situated in the Centre of Donegal Town, Ireland Read More »
History comes alive so easily here, this building is inspiring and frightening all at once. Medieval life could be cruel and bloody, this Castle saw it all, it’s a silent witness to Irish History, I found myself wishing that the walls could talk, but as I walked deeper into the bowels of Trim I realised that they do whisper and sometimes scream of it’s dramatic past.
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The Meeting On The Turret Stairs is a beautiful watercolor that seems to show us a private moment of sorrow in the lives of 2 ill-fated lovers from very different worlds in Medieval Ireland.
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