Interior of the Franciscan Friary Church in the heart of #Waterford City. The Franciscan order recently bid farewell to Waterford after nearly 800 years of service.

Interestingly, most of the interlocking basalt columns that form the Giant's Causeway are hexagonal in shape, although some have four, five, seven, or even eight sides #Antrim

The phantom island known as Hy-Brasil shown here on a map dating to 1595. Irish myths described it as being cloaked in mist except for one day every seven years, when it became visible but still couldn't be reached.

Beautifully Ornate Doorway at #Waterford 's GPO

The hidden gem that is St. Columcille's Holy Well in Inistioge. Architectural fragments from Inistioge's Augustinian Priory were used in the construction of the well house. The carved figure is believed to represent Peter Rothe, a member of the great #Kilkenny merchant family.

Ireland’s most remote point is said to be located on a boggy hillside in the Nephin Beg mountains in Co. #Mayo . This point is just under 8km from the nearest road. The Nephin Beg range is in the process of becoming the 1st designated wilderness area in 🇮🇪

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Johnstown Castle is not only a structure of significant national importance but a place of romantic charm and tranquility #Wexford

Beautiful Johnstown Castle today #Wexford

My favourite Waterford Placename ❤️
Helvick is one a very few Irish place names of Norse origin. The vík element is Scandinavian for bay/inlet. The 2nd element of the name may be a personal name, discussing its meaning with Norwegian speakers its likely meaning is safe (Safe Bay)

Looking down Helvick Head along the #Waterford Gaeltacht ♥️

Map showing the original course of St. John's River (from Nicholas Sinnott's 1830's map) overlaid on the rivers current course. Significantly altered by man down through the years, a section was diverted in 1857 to make way for the construction of the People's Park #Waterford

The Iconic Treaty Stone on which the Treaty of #Limerick was reputedly signed in 1691 - It ended the Siege of Limerick and signaled the conclusion of the war between William of Orange supporters and the Jacobites. The stone stands across the River Shannon from King John's Castle.

Oola Castle in Co. #Limerick is a 16th century tower house built by the O'Brien's. This 6 storey limestone castle contains circular bartizans on the northeast and southwest corners, with hoodmoulds on the upper windows.

The Cunnigar is #Waterford 's magical sandy spit that sticks out into the bay of #Dungarvan . Its tip lies a mere 250 metres from Abbeyside.

Helvick Harbour 🌊 #Gaeltacht #Waterford

St. Augustine's Church and its adjoining sandy beach. Parts of this structure date to the 13th century #Abbeyside #Dungarvan #Waterford

Sometimes, things that look modern and ordinary are actually ancient. Saint Winifred's well on Eustace Street in Temple Bar is one such fascinating feature. An overlooked diamond amid the cigarette butt and vomit-smeared cobblestones, which tells a tale for those with eyes and

#OnThisDay 1916 The Enniscorthy garrison lay down its' arms having received confirmation of Pearse's surrender order. They had amassed 1,000 Volunteers but not much fighting took place. Seizing the town was the most significant rebel action outside of Dublin.
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Impressive Memento Mori on the tomb of Bishop Nathaniel Foy in Christ Church Cathedral #Waterford

Witnessed a little bit of magic last weekend 🪄
One of #Waterford 's most iconic buildings - Christchurch, illuminated by candlelight 🕯️