Celtic Moment

Loch Aerie, AKA Glen-Loch, AKA Lockwood Mansion was built in 1865 by William E. Lockwood, esq., a Philadelphia businessman, in Chester County Pennsylvania. It was designed by famed architect Addison Hutton with landscape design by Charles Miller, the Fairmount Park landscape designer. The design is described in the 1958 Historic American Buildings Survey as being of Italianate Design with Victorian Gothic details.

from castles to beaches all the most historic must sees in Ireland.

Bomb made safe in security alert
A bomb is made safe following a security alert in the Republic of Ireland, ahead of the Queen’s visit

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Military Defuses Bomb In Ireland
Irish military defused a bomb Tuesday on a bus headed to Dublin, ahead of a historic visit by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II to the city.

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The Queen dresses in green for historic state visit to Ireland
The Queen arrived in Dublin today as police mounted the biggest ever security operation in the history of the Irish state.

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Ireland has a wealth of fascinating and beautiful historic houses and castles which offer a glimpse into the country’s rich historical heritage. Every region of the country has a number of ancient buildings, from merchant townhouses to magnificent mansions, each with their own slice of Irish history. Dotted around the country are some breathtaking castles which transport visitors to a by-gone age. There is no better way to explore these historic houses and castles than with motorhome hire in Ireland (wohnmobil-verleih Irland). Celtic Campervans (http://www.celticcampervans.com/) chooses some of Ireland’s finest historical architecture.

 

Campervan hire in Ireland (wohnwagen mieten Irland) can take you on an amazing journey of Ireland’s history through some of its ancient buildings, introducing you to the people, events and legends that have helped shape the Emerald Isle. Guide books are heaving with choice when it comes to the country’s many historic houses and castles, but here, one of the leading companies for motorhome rental in Ireland (wohnmobil-verleih Irland), Celtic Campervans highlights some of the best:

 

Blarney Castle and Rock Close, Co. Cork

One of the most famous of Ireland’s castles, Blarney Castle is best known for housing the Blarney stone. Set below the battlements of the castle, legend has it that anyone who kisses it is bestowed with the gift of eloquence. Nearby and lesser known Rock Close and Castle grounds are also well worth a visit for the magical gardens, waterfall and caves.

Dunguaire Castle, Clare

Built in 1520, Dunguaire Castle has a long and impressive history and, more recently, was home to meetings of famous literary figures including WB Yeats and George Bernard Shaw. Between the months of April and October, visitors can enjoy medieval banquets in the castle.

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Clare

Bunratty Folk Park offers visitors a unique experience by recreating life in 19th century Ireland. In addition to the imposing castle itself, visitors can explore farmhouses and other buildings in a recreated historical village street.

King John’s Castle, Limerick

One of Ireland’s oldest castles, King John’s Castle was built between 1200 and 1210. Archaeological digs at the castle have revealed the earliest evidence of settled life in Limerick, as well as evidence from the siege of Limerick and its castle in 1642 (just one of five sieges Limerick suffered in the 17th century). This castle has an excellent visitor centre which features a permanent historic exhibition.

Strokestown Park House Garden and Famine Museum, Roscommon

This sprawling manor house, dating back to the 1600s, still has many original furnishings and is also home to the Irish National Famine Museum which tells the tragic story of the Great Irish Famine through original letters and documents from the Strokestown Park Estate in that era. The house provides a revealing insight into one of Ireland’s great tragedies.

 

You can discover many more houses and castles at http://www.castlesgardensireland.com/ and arrange for your campervan rental in Ireland (wohnwagen mieten Irland) at http://www.celticcampervans.com/.

Originally posted 2010-10-20 03:29:30.

A slideshow of my visit to the beautiful town of Arundel in West Sussex, England. This historic market town is situated on the River Arun and boasts some breathtaking views as you approach it from the surrounding countryside, taking in its famous castle, cathedral and parish church of St Nicholas. I visited the town with my grandad in June last year, (one of many visits I have made during my 36 years). We started by trekking up the very, very steep hill to St Nicholas’ church, a favourite place of mine to always visit. It was built in 1380 and looks out over the town. The churchyard is much like any other English country churchyard, excepting the rather emotive sight of a statue of Christ on the cross with the dramatic backdrop of Arundel Castle in the background. Then onto Arundel Castle, where we lunched in the grounds before entering the Fitzalan Chapel, which can be seen from the interior of St Nicholas’ church, but accessed from the castle grounds (hence a long walk!). The chapel is very fine with exquisite carvings, engravings and brasses. It has a quiet and eerie atmosphere, as befitting its age and function. Oliver Cromwell is said to have stabled his horses in the chapel during the English Civil War, when the Arundel Castle changed hands 3 times. Then we looked around the newly opened Earl’s gardens, which were full of delights for keen gardeners like myself and my grandad (that’s where I get it from.) There were some lovely views looking towards the Cathdral …

In addition she gently bowed her head at the memorial. These acts are so contradictory to centuries of British actions and attitudes towards Ireland and the Irish what is the impact on British society?

I can trace my American history back to 1636 but not nearly as far as I’m required to go for a school project. The assignment was to figure out what ancient civilizations or groups you decend from using common migration routes. I’m Irish, English, Danish, Scottish, Welsh, and French. What major groups is it possible for me to decend from? Could I have decended from the Roman Empire or early Christian comunities?

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IMF approves 1.58b euros in new assistance for Ireland
WASHINGTON: The IMF stuck to business on Monday despite the sexual assault arrest of managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn, approving 1.58 billion euros ($2.25 billion dollars) in new assistance to debt-laden Ireland.

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Historic royal visit divides cash-strapped Irish
It is a state visit that many in Ireland believed would never happen. But when the UK’s Queen Elizabeth II lands in Dublin on Tuesday it will mark the reconciliation between two neighboring countries that once viewed each with suspicion and hostility.

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Clans step out for a good time
THE wee township of Maclean was taken over by the sights and sounds of all things Scottish on the weekend as the 107th Highland Gathering went ahead.

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Bonded by ‘fun and frivolity’
WINCHESTER — If you take your Celtic heritage seriously, but not yourself, you just might be a Sassie Lassie. A hankering for Haggis, thirst for Scotch and deep respect for poet Robert Burns are prerequisites. A Highland brogue helps, but isn’t required.

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Engine steams ahead bearing historic name
PASSENGERS on a heritage railway this summer could find themselves being hauled by a steam engine with a name bearing regional significance – Cock O’ The North.

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