Fenagh Abbey (click here)
Fenagh Abbey Fenagh Abbey is a historic site located in County Leitrim, Ireland. It is an ancient Monastic settlement that dates back to the 6th Century…read that again, 6th Century. The Abbey was founded by St. Caillin, a renowned Irish Saint. It quickly became a hub of religious and cultural significance to the region. The site is on the northern shore of Fenagh Lough. The abbey features a range of architectural styles, reflecting its long history of construction and renovation. The original structure was built in the Early Christian period, with additions and modifications made over the centuries. The abbey
Lime Kiln – Farnaught (click here_
Lime Kiln - Farnaught Came across this wee gem of education when following a ‘brown sign’ of course. The Farnaught lime Kiln, in Mohill, can be found on the grounds of the Lough Rynn Estate. It is one of the best preserved and finest examples of a lime Kiln In Ireland. The Kiln was originally built in the middle of the 19th century and was one of the last of it’s kind to function in Ireland before it shut down in the 1950’s – after about 100 years of use! Lime kilns were used for many purposes. The limestone was