Tag Archives: IrelandHistory

Thursday Doors – Bonamargy Friary

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

I’ve been wanting to feature Bonamargy Friary, in Ballycastle, County Antrim on Thursday Doors for a long time. The name comes from the Irish ‘Bun na Mairge’ meaning ‘the foot of the Margy’ which is a nearby river. I finally … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – The Old Church

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

The old church in the grounds of Glenmona House, Cushendun is the main feature of this week’s Thursday Doors post. Constructed in 1838, it was a Church of Ireland place of worship for some local landlords and their families and … Continue reading →

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Hunger’s Walk – Doolough 1849

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Jean Reinhardt

Last year I shared a post on Facebook about the Doolough famine walk and one of my readers suggested I write a book about it. I haven’t written the full book yet but did manage a short story (Hunger’s Walk) … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Belturbet’s Memorial

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Jean Reinhardt

I’m still in Belturbet, County Cavan for this week’s Thursday Doors post. There’s plenty of interesting doors and historical structures here that I haven’t gotten around to photographing yet, including a castle or two. Right in the heart of the … Continue reading →

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