Youghal and Ardmore

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January 9th 2011

Published: January 11th 2011

On Saturday I went on a heritage trip with UCC Chaplaincy. We went for a day trip to explore Youghal in County Cork and Ardmore in Waterford. Youghal is a medieval town where Oliver Cromwell permanently left Ireland from. It used to be the 2nd most important port in the British Empire. We saw the Clock Gate which served as a short term prison for those who were to be hanged. The hangings also... Read Full Entry

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Stained Glass

The stained glass in this church contains, among other things, the family symbols and crests of powerful families of the area.

The Mason's Mark

Marks like these were found in the oldest part of the church, left by the masons who built it. It was said if they didn't mark their work they wouldn't be paid.

Early Recyclers

This is where the paupers coffin would have been held. When someone died the people at the church would take the coffin out of the wall and use it to transport the body back. Then they would throw the body in a cave behind the coffin to rot and place the casket back in the wall until its next use!

The Plague Tomb

This is where many who died of the plague are buried.

St.Mary's

The Yard at St.Mary's

More Graves

The Wall

Closer shot of the original wall.

The Town of Youghal

About 9,000 people live in Youghal - roughly the same amount who did around the time of Richard Boyle.

Thank God for This Sign

Don't drive into the water!

About 300 people live year-round in this tiny coastal town, but the population grows greatly over the summer for obvious reasons.

Declan's Rock(s)

This is the rock that St.Declan followed after asking for divine guidance on where to found his church. It floated to Ardmore, so he began Christianizing the area.

You Better Not!

Approaching St.Declan's Well and House

The Holy Well

Near the site of St.Declan's house.

I Can't Believe I'm Here!

St.Declan's House

New Crosses

The crosses on this part of the wall have been made throughout time by people visiting the site.

11th January 2011

Shae
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KK! Looks like your having a blast!! Im so jealous! What is your email address? I meant to get that from you before you left. Anyways im glad your enjoying it so far! Love ya Shae Shae

11th January 2011

Tim Kelly
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Beautiful!
Kaelyn; once again, you have posted some beautiful photos. You have a very good eye for capturing the scenery--or is it that you can't take a bad picture of Ireland? Keep finding and sharing these wonderful places with us and make us more jealous of you!

11th January 2011

Megan
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Hey KK! That information about the cruciform church is awesome! I had never heard of that before.

11th January 2011

Megan Walsh
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Awesome photo! That does look like a gorgeous day!

13th January 2011

Kim Egeland
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A history lesson!
Kaelyn, you are giving us all a great Irish history lesson with each of your entries! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos and all the information as well. Almost feels like we're on the tours with you! Can't wait for you to see The Ring of Kerry! It is an awesome place! Glad the sun came out for you! Love, Aunt Kim

18th January 2011

Lauren
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Beautiful cousin! It seems as though Ireland is treating you well! We all miss you though! I agree with Shae, I need your email!! Love you!

25th January 2011

Erin Kelly
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Eirinn go Brach
KK, Absolutely love the photos and blogs! I hope you're enjoying yourself to the fullest. I miss your strawberry-blonde hair, pale skin, and feisty personality! Looking forward to following you around Ireland. Tell my Irish kin "haileo" ; ) Love you, *E

31st January 2011

Bonna!
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I LOVE all of your pictures! And your captions are hilarious... thank goodness for that barbed wire! haha. Miss you tons lady, looking forward to future updates :D

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