The Guinness Tower was built in 1864 by Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness, situated on the property of Ashford Castle located in Cong, Co. Mayo.
Photo taken 26/12/14
Errigal is a 751-metre mountain near Gweedore in County Donegal, Ireland. It is the tallest peak of the Derryveagh Mountains and the tallest peak in County Donegal. Errigal is also the most southern and the highest of the mountain chain called the "Seven Sisters" by locals. Wikipedia
A long time ago Bill but its still standing. Nice.
ReplyDeleteIs it functional or simply a display of wealth?
ReplyDeleteYou can go inside but that day it was closed to the public.
DeleteIt looks suitably mysterious.
ReplyDeleteVery mysterious. Weird thing to build.
DeleteA place that I would like to visit
ReplyDeleteIn the middle of the woods, a singular place.
ReplyDeleteNice photos, those trees with moss on their trunks, that beautiful soil really a place without a doubt to visit.
ReplyDeleteBest regards
Hello,
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it is being taken over by the forest! Take care, have a great day and week ahead!
need good maintenance...
ReplyDeletegreat shot
A very mystical looking place!
ReplyDelete...does it have beer taps?
ReplyDeleteBig building.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
That is a great shot, Bill!
ReplyDeleteLovely to find in the middle of the forest! Awesome photo!
ReplyDeleteA place to be on one's own?
ReplyDeleteThis tower must have been built as a "folly" as it could not have had any purpose for defense at this late date.
ReplyDeleteI researched and enjoyed getting to know the great and ancient Ashford Castle. This tower is well camouflaged... Lots of history involved! I enjoyed getting to know Ireland better. Good week, Bill. 🌟
ReplyDeleteI love those mossy trees framing the tower.
ReplyDeleteVery cool photo. Have been to Cong and loved it, but didn't see the Tower.
ReplyDeleteWhat was that tower for?
ReplyDeleteThe view it offered.
DeleteGreat shot! I never knew about its existence!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an jnterezting place to visit. We were in Cong but missed this. Have a good week, Bill.
ReplyDeleteAh, I read the name and was already on my way to the cellar. Sláinte, Bill. ;-)
ReplyDeleteA fine photo, by the way.
Looks like am enchanted forest. :)
ReplyDeleteEs muy bella , se siente como un cuento de hadas. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteGreat place for an overview!
ReplyDeleteIt stands marvelous!
ReplyDeleteQue lugar incrível!!! Grande partilha, Bill! Fez-me lembrar a Torre de Glastonbury!
ReplyDeleteUm grande abraço! Continuação de Boas Festas e um Feliz 2023!
Ana
I would think the view from the top of the tower is excellent.
ReplyDeleteNice photograph.
All the best Jan
The tower looks a bit mysterious, a lone tower built for seeing the vistas.
ReplyDeleteOh, I should love to discover this in person!
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