Thursday, September 6, 2012

Thu Sep 6

Arrived in Ballinasloe mid-day whereupon Niall took us on a history tour of nearby sites.









Clontuskert Abbey, 9th c. Several styles evident.








Clonfert - Cathedral of St. Brendan the Navigator who is buried in the church yard. Original was 6th c. Door likely medieval is the best example of Norman-Celtic architecture.




Clonfert - Our last Mitford link. It was here that the English fascist Oswald Mosley and his wife Diana Mitford lived immediately after WWII.

Location:Ballinsloe, Co. Galway

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