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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St.Declan's Oratory

The area around St.Declan's grave is especially popular real estate.

Heaven by Proximity

Where the earth meets the building now is where the top of the door is. That's how badly people want to be buried near a saint!

St.Declan's Cathedral

St.Declan's Cathedral is now mostly in ruins, but all the outer walls still stand. The church dates back to the 13th century, before the time of St.Declan.

The Second Archway

This is the second support archway in the cathedral.

Inside St.Declan's

The Ogham Stones

These stones feature a primitive form of writing. Most Ogham stones, like this one, contain the names and familial ties of individuals. They were possibly used as territorial markers.

The Ogham Stones

This one simply reads, "Amadu" or, "The beloved." It dates back to the 5th century.

Ardmore Outside the Cathedral

Stone Carvings

These are from the 9th century and were taken from another building. Can you see the carving of Adam and Eve? How about Solomon's judgment?

Goodbye St.Declan

Goodbye Ardmore

The Sun Sets

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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