Tag Archives: IrelandsAncientEast

Thursday Doors – Trim

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

The title of this week’s Thursday Doors isn’t referring to a door trim but the town of Trim in County Meath. In Irish the name is Baile Atha Troim, meaning town at the ford of elderflowers. It is situated on … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Cootehill Finale

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

For the finale of Thursday Doors from Cootehill I’ve saved quite a mixed lot of buildings. This first one is a former Methodist church, built in 1870, which is now a Freemason’s Hall. It replaced an earlier Meeting House, dating … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Colourful Cootehill

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

Cootehill might have an interesting history but if it’s colourful Thursday Doors you’re looking for then you won’t be disappointed. I think the blue in this first image really compliments the pale red brick. Just up the street I found … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Cootehill

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Jean Reinhardt

This week’s Thursday Doors comes from Cootehill in County Cavan. I have featured this historic market town before but it was a few years ago and highlighted only a small sample of what the town has to offer. The main … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Coffee and History

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Jean Reinhardt

Thursday Doors brings you a virtual coffee with a dash of history this week. Sitting in the cafe next to the Tourist Information Office in the center of Dundalk is a great way to start off a tour of the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – a Town, a Poet and a Book.

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Jean Reinhardt

This week’s Thursday Doors will explore the connection between the town of Dundalk, the Scottish poet, Robert Burns and an old book that’s been in our family for generations. Remember that green copper spire that could be seen in the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Castle Saunderson Again

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Jean Reinhardt

This week’s Thursday Doors finds me back at Castle Saunderson again. It’s a great place for foraging and I wanted to get some meadowsweet to make a cordial. I couldn’t resist photographing the castle from a couple of new angles … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Cottage, Cows and Cromwell

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Jean Reinhardt

Just one little cottage for this week’s Thursday Doors, neglected but still standing. It’s on a laneway leading down to the river in Belturbet, County Cavan. Although the red door caught my eye at first, I soon realized there was … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Old Town Hall

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Jean Reinhardt

Cavan’s old town hall features in this week’s Thursday Doors. It has recently been given a makeover and looks so much better. No longer the town’s administrative building it’s now the Town Hall Cavan Arts Centre, where courses and events … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Virginia Part 2

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Jean Reinhardt

You are very welcome to part two of Thursday Doors in Virginia, county Cavan. Last week we saw some images of the Ramor Theatre and this week I’m starting off with the neighbouring building. I love the arch within an … Continue reading →

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