VIEW FROM SLANE CASTLE: Consign Violence to Dustbin of HistoryThe Mirror (London, England)
A magnificent Caravaggio and a breathtaking collection of works by Jack B Yeats – William Butler Yeats' younger brother – are the main reasons to visit… Login Slane Castle 28.55 MILES Slane Castle is a 300-year-old sprawling estate on the banks of the River Boyne in...
There was a further development in west Connemara in the latter parts of the 1860s. Mitchell Henry arrived and purchased the Kylemore (massive) estate. He almost immediately commenced the building of the current Castle/Abbey and commenced the reclamation of the primary estate from bog land to a...
This castle, beyond mere residence, is a haven where history and luxury entwine. Lose thyself in the grandeur of ancient architecture, where every arch and turret speaks of artistry unparalleled. Within these walls, find a refuge from time’s relentless march—a sanctuary awaiting your stories. ...
But Patrick, not knowing this, and stopping to keep Easter on the hill of Slane, made a bright fire there. When its light was seen, the Irish king sent a messenger to Patrick, bidding him come and explain how he dared to light his fire before the king. An old writer tells us ...
The Craufurds of Craufurdland have always done their utmost to keep alive the enthusiasm of the Kilmarnock players, and a silver trophy given by the lady of the castle in 1829 brought Kilmarnock into competition with Fenzcick, whose players were then in possession of the scientific secret which...
When the Seneca agreed, the French deceived the Seneca by building a large stone building called the "House of Peace". This building was a castle which today is part of Fort Niagara. The French called the building "Fort de Niagara". It was located seven miles north of "Magazin Royal" ...
According to the Kinrara manuscript, the Davidsons were descended from David Dubh of ClanCumming.The first chief of Clan Davidson was David, son in law of Slane Mackintosh who was wed to a daughter of the sixth chief of Clan Mackintosh who was also chief of the Chattan Confederation. David...
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