The Graveyard on the Abbey grounds.
The remains of a monk's fishing house built around the 15th or 16th century. The house is built on a platform of stones over a small arch which
allows the river to flow underneath the floor. There is a trapdoor in
the floor in which the fish may have been kept fresh. According to local
tradition, a line was connected from the fishing house to the monastery
kitchen to alert the cook to fresh fish.
Closeup of stone carving of Rory O’Connor, Ireland's last High King. This carving sits on a doorway that leads in to the Cong Abbey.
Info courtesy of Wikipedia
What a treat to visit such a historical spot Bill. Fascinating to see the remains of the monks fishing house, I can just see the monks up in the abbey getting all excited with each fresh catch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to visit such a historical spot Bill. Fascinating to see the remains of the monks fishing house, I can just see the monks up in the abbey getting all excited with each fresh catch!
ReplyDeletewow! it must be amazing to see this in person! love that old graveyard!
ReplyDeleteIf walls could talk... what a marvelous place to visit!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful photos of a magic place; this is how I always think of Ireland, even though the country was the epitome of greenness when I was there.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful photos of a magic place; this is how I always think of Ireland, even though the country was the epitome of greenness when I was there.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a magical place!
ReplyDeleteI like the ruins, but the last High King looking like a stone sentinel. Greetings from Bergen. Have a nice Easter time Bill.
ReplyDeleteThe weather suits the overall look of this place.
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