Grey Abbey, County Down (click here)
Grey Abbey The Grey Abbey Monastery is located in County Down, Northern Ireland. The Abbey is a ruined Cistercian Priory adjacent to Grey Abbey House and situated on the eastern edge of Greyabbey village. It is currently maintained by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. Grey Abbey was founded in 1193, by John de Courcy's wife, Affreca (daughter of Godred Olafsson, King of the Isles), as a daughter of house of Holmcultram Abbey in Cumbria. Affreca had vowed to create such a house if given a safe passage across the Irish Sea. The Abbey had declined by the late Middle Ages
Roscommon Castle (click here)
Roscommon Castle Lovely Castle to explore. The park in which the castle is situated is just a short, easy walk from the center of town. The area is very well kept up with a very nice park, Loughnaneane, sitting adjacent with great walking paths. There is no cost, and you are free to wander around at your leisure. I have heard that at different times of the day there may be a tour guide but there was no one there when I arrived – about 5:00 ish. Roscommon Castle was commissioned by the Crown in 1269 and was originally occupied
Kilronan Castle (click here)
Kilronan castle Basically this triple-arched gateway which is locally known as the “Scabby Gates” or “Grand Gates” was a former entrance to Kilronan Castle. The hermitage style gate lodge was built c.1860 and is now in ruins. The stone walls are river-worn with pointed arches. Previously there were wrought-iron gates open to pedestrians. Then and Now - 1860 v 2018. Triple-arched entrance gate to Castle Tenison (now Kilronan Castle). This entrance was known locally as the Scabby Gate or Grand Gate. Just beyond the entrance is this impressive folly which is known locally as the Fairy House. It is believed