Parkes Castle: Lough Gill by danob
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This was the Castle of the O'Roukes, and in Irish History proved to have a major impact all over the love of a woman.. This is an alternative view of the castle I have posted before. One of my favourites among the many in Ireland this one is now restored to something of it's former glory.
In the mid 1100's a great rivalry started between Tiernan O'Rourke, King of Breifne, and Dermot MacMurrough Kavanagh, King of Leinster. Legend has it that Devorgilla (wife of O'Rourke) began an affair with Dermot on the shores of Lough Gill that was to last 2 years. In 1166 O'Connor (the high king), O'Rourke, and the Ostmen of Dublin banded together and deposed Dermot from his lands. Dermot fled to Wales and returned with the English Strongbow and his forces in order to regain his lands with the promise of his daughter as a bride. Thus began the invasion of Ireland by the English. When Dermot died 1171, Strongbow took over the kingship of Leinster.
Thanks for taking time to view and for any comments you care to make.. Just back from a few days in Europe so will catch up with you guys later.
Comments (56)
flora-crassella
wonderful castle!!!! Great photo!!!!
decie
cool capture and info ever think of looking for a job in the Irish tourist board
lyron
Fantastic image!!
adrie
Very beautiful castle, you have captured this very well.
RocksLady
Ein tolles Bild schöne Burg!!
3x3
superb capture Daniel x
brycek
Beautiful capture!!
BorisB
A wonderful scene with nice vegetation!!
JeffG7BRJ
Excellent capture Danny and very interesting information. Bravo!!!!!
magnus073
A really spectacular pic Danny and even more than that I enjoyed this bit of Ireland's history very much.
MedTran39
Beautiful!
kansas
A wonderful photo. Beautiful castle and setting. Thanks for the history.
timtripp
superb photography!
sandra46
GREAT SHOT, GREAT PLACE!
evensteven
Excellent shot!
carlx
Wonderful place and old Castle, Danny!!!
durleybeachbum
Idyllic and a marvellous photo!
mss
Great photo and story!
jeroni
Excellent idea and perfect realisation
bmac62
Fine castle with a fascinating background.
mairekas
Wonderful place, view and old castle!
CavalierLady
Beautifully composed image, Danny, and a castle with a very interesting history! The building tops inside the walls make one curious and wishing to see more.
kgb224
Wonderful composition and capture my friend.
qrud
great view, i love it
Blush
Fantastic image.... I have up a new one hope you come see me I have really been sick please forgive me for not commenting sooner Hugs Susan~
Realm_Of_Illusion
What a beautiful and peaceful place :)
flavia49
great place and very interesting explanation!!
babuci
Fascinating story and a wonderful capture with it.
1010
So crystal clear, love the POV on this beautiful photo Danny.
MrsLubner
Do you mean that's how it all started? The feud between Irish and English? This is a hidden place from this shoreline, appearing with some mystery as to what may dwell within. Buried in the green seems appropriate here. I love the story and I adore the capture.