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)
MrsRatbag
Beautiful historic site; great capture!
bpclarke
A lovely capture. Such a beautiful area.
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and very beautiful shot my friend Daniel.....!!!!
schonee
I Love it!
sharky_
Interesting history to this capture. Aloha
monjo71
Thanks for the info and beautiful image Danny.
rainbows
A truly beautiful place and a very fine shot. Thank you for the history, dear Danny. Beautiful work. Huggies. DiDi. xx
Digitaleagle
What an awesome castle in such a beautiful setting, I really like your POV and the beautiful lush color!!! Thanks for the info. my imagination is running wild, LOL.
romanceworks
A very romantic castle and scene and wonderful story. CC
M2A
Castle hidden by vegetation is superb.
Meowgli
enchanting shot Danny, quite idyllic
MirageBay
Excellent, and thanks for the history behind it!
LBJ2
A very beautiful image, Danny. Fantastic light and colouring. Also a interesting historic piece.+5
lucindawind
this is beautiful ..wonderful history also !
greensleeves81
Thak you for the history. Fascinating place.
artaddict2
Beautiful scene Danny, enhanced by the story!
Hendesse
Excellent shot of this beautiful castle in bright light and wonderful surroundings. Looks fantastic!
ledwolorz
Beautiful place and photo.
jocko500
wonderful shot
carinatiefenthaler
Beautiful place!
lior
A so wonderful landscape!
Cosme..D..Churruca
wonderful! love these epic landscapes.
JaneEden
Thanks for that insight into history Danny, this photography is amazing and your intro so very interesting!! hugs Jane xx
e-brink
A very beautiful scene!
sossy
wonderful idyllic place! love all the green around! ;o)
anahata.c
I've been absent for illness, etc, and am only starting to comment now...it'll be sporadic for another few months still, but at least I can come back and comment on some representative images I've missed. Still, I've seen everything since leaving (even though I didn't comment) and this one was one of the first, and I love it. Your landscapes are always lush—one takes that for granted after a while—but they each have different angles, palettes, etc. This one has a glorious lighting from the right, and the lush greens are awash in an almost French Impressionistic yellow, helped along by the ambers of the greenery close to the water. A lovely shot, pulsing & lush, with the castle almost growing out of the mix; and that compacted feeling of Irish greenery as it moves into the distance. Lovely, a great place to return to your gallery, and as always, your notes are interesting and entertaining.