The ruins of this once stately complex can be found on a scenic parcel of land at the mouth of the Eske River, where it pours into Donegal Bay. Built in 1474 by Hugh O'Donnell, the abbey withstood ransacking, burning and ravaging before it was finally abandoned in the early part of the 17th century. Known locally as "the old abbey", the only recognizable parts of the ruins today are the south transept, choir, and parts of the cloisters. The adjoining graveyard is filled, providing evidence that people were buried here well into the 18th century.
Info from Aransweatersdirect website
Hi Bill.
ReplyDeleteIt is impressive that remains.
How well and soundly there was built with few resources.
Beautiful pictures Bill
Groettie from Patricia.
A beautiful place to find peace with a really stunning view for the living.
ReplyDeleteSecond photo came out good!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place so peaceful close to the water.
ReplyDeleteThe ruins are very evocative. Needs a raven overhead to complete the imagery.
ReplyDelete...a beautiful cemetery.
ReplyDeletea tranquil resting place for many souls. I'd love to wander around and look at the memorials. Graveyards are such fascinating places.
ReplyDeleteWonderful adventure and beautiful view.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures and fascinating history.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like what is left is being looked after. Just for trivia, I was born at Esk Saskatchewan which is now a ghost hamlet!
ReplyDeleteStill impressive. I am trying to imagine what the old abbey looked like.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Sunday afternoon, Bill.
: )
A beautiful setting. Love the face in photo 2.
ReplyDeleteIt's an impressive view into history!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images Bill, fascinating to imagine how it must have looked way back when!
ReplyDeleteThis place is filled with history!!
ReplyDeleteOn my . . . wish I was visiting . . .
ReplyDeleteThe stone, the history . . .
Loved your photos Bill!
Excelentes fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom Domingo.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
What an interesting tour! It's one of those places where you wish the walls could talk.
ReplyDeleteSuch a dignified place.
ReplyDeleteI google Killybegs and was surprised to see how small the population is. Everyone must know everyone else.
Wow! Had for us out here to imagine something built so long ago. Happy that some pieces are still standing but sad it became so dilapidated.
ReplyDeleteMB
The ruins are still impressive!
ReplyDeleteFascinating ruins. I love your second shot. The dark profile is amazing.
ReplyDeleteScenic and solemn ambiance. Lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, even as ruins.
ReplyDelete