Below is a link to a picture of a branding iron used in North East Galway. Some of the farmers still used the symbol of the landlord, decades after the Big House had vanished. This particular one bears the letter R, signifying the farmer Ruane.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
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St Patrick's Church, Duleek County Meath
The original church in Duleek was founded by St Cianán in the 5th century. The village name Duleek itself is believed to come from the Irish for stone church. The ruin we see today dates from around the 13th century. Unfortunately, when I visited there was a group of teenagers up to no good in the graveyard. The local community should provide alternatives for them. The adjacent Church of Ireland church is now a restaurant.
Malahide Abbey
Malahide Abbey, North County Dublin. Inside the abbey is a late medieval tomb, the 15th century resting place of Maud Plunkett. Access to the abbey is frowned upon. Access to the grounds is free of charge.
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