26 December, 2022

the guinness tower

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


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Location: Cong North, Cong, Co. Mayo, Ireland

33 comments:

  1. s.cDecember 26, 2022 at 9:59 AM

    A long time ago Bill but its still standing. Nice.

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  2. David M. Gascoigne,December 26, 2022 at 10:09 AM

    Is it functional or simply a display of wealth?

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    1. BillDecember 26, 2022 at 3:47 PM

      You can go inside but that day it was closed to the public.

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  3. William KendallDecember 26, 2022 at 10:20 AM

    It looks suitably mysterious.

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  4. Mikael BergmanDecember 26, 2022 at 10:32 AM

    A place that I would like to visit

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  5. biebkriebelsDecember 26, 2022 at 10:47 AM

    In the middle of the woods, a singular place.

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  6. José Antonio Sánchez RumíDecember 26, 2022 at 11:23 AM

    Nice photos, those trees with moss on their trunks, that beautiful soil really a place without a doubt to visit.
    Best regards

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  7. eileeninmdDecember 26, 2022 at 11:53 AM

    Hello,
    It looks like it is being taken over by the forest! Take care, have a great day and week ahead!

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  8. Tanza ErlambangDecember 26, 2022 at 12:23 PM

    need good maintenance...
    great shot

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  9. Barbara RogersDecember 26, 2022 at 1:09 PM

    A very mystical looking place!

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  10. TomDecember 26, 2022 at 1:27 PM

    ...does it have beer taps?

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  11. Victor S E MoubarakDecember 26, 2022 at 1:34 PM

    Big building.

    God bless.

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  12. Marie SmithDecember 26, 2022 at 1:55 PM

    That is a great shot, Bill!

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  13. ellieDecember 26, 2022 at 2:47 PM

    Lovely to find in the middle of the forest! Awesome photo!

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  14. RedPatDecember 26, 2022 at 2:52 PM

    A place to be on one's own?

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  15. Taken For GrantedDecember 26, 2022 at 4:13 PM

    This tower must have been built as a "folly" as it could not have had any purpose for defense at this late date.

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  16. Majo DutraDecember 26, 2022 at 5:01 PM

    I 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. 🌟

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  17. SharonDecember 26, 2022 at 5:21 PM

    I love those mossy trees framing the tower.

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  18. SandyDecember 26, 2022 at 5:37 PM

    Very cool photo. Have been to Cong and loved it, but didn't see the Tower.

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  19. Angie's RecipesDecember 26, 2022 at 7:17 PM

    What was that tower for?

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  20. roentareDecember 26, 2022 at 8:07 PM

    Great shot! I never knew about its existence!

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  21. Granny SueDecember 26, 2022 at 8:29 PM

    This looks like an jnterezting place to visit. We were in Cong but missed this. Have a good week, Bill.

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  22. Sean JeatingDecember 26, 2022 at 10:08 PM

    Ah, I read the name and was already on my way to the cellar. Sláinte, Bill. ;-)
    A fine photo, by the way.

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  23. HappyKDecember 26, 2022 at 11:51 PM

    Looks like am enchanted forest. :)

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  24. J.P. AlexanderDecember 27, 2022 at 1:28 AM

    Es muy bella , se siente como un cuento de hadas. Te mando un beso.

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  25. magiceyeDecember 27, 2022 at 4:50 AM

    Great place for an overview!

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  26. JeevanDecember 27, 2022 at 11:18 AM

    It stands marvelous!

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  27. Ana FreireDecember 27, 2022 at 5:42 PM

    Que lugar incrível!!! Grande partilha, Bill! Fez-me lembrar a Torre de Glastonbury!
    Um grande abraço! Continuação de Boas Festas e um Feliz 2023!
    Ana

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  28. Lowcarb team memberDecember 27, 2022 at 11:42 PM

    I would think the view from the top of the tower is excellent.
    Nice photograph.

    All the best Jan

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  29. Terra December 28, 2022 at 5:28 AM

    The tower looks a bit mysterious, a lone tower built for seeing the vistas.

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  30. JeanieDecember 29, 2022 at 11:16 PM

    Oh, I should love to discover this in person!

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