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27-JUN-2007 Mark A. Krauss

The Pond at Roscommon

Roscommon, Ireland

After four generations, Denise, Kasi and Joshua returned to their ancestral home. From looksafoundireland.com -
Roscommon Castle, Roscommon
Roscommon Castle is located just outside Roscommon town. It was built in 1269 by Robert de Ufford, Justiciciar of Ireland, on lands he had seized from the Augustinian Priory. The castle was besieged by the Connacht King Aodh O'Connor in 1272, Eight years later it was again in the hands of the English garrison, and fully restored. By 1340 the O'Connors regained possession of it, and held it for two centuries until 1569, when it fell into the hands of Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy. In 1641 the Parliamentarian faction gained it until Confederate Catholics under Preston captured it in 1645. It remained in Irish hands until 1652 when it was partially blown up by Cromwellian "Ironsides" who had all the fortifications dismantled. It was finally burned down in 1690 and thus it gradually fell into decay.

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Dirck Brinckerhoff27-Jul-2007 05:32
Looks beautiful and peaceful now . . . . Lots of history there.
martyn george (Hedonic3000)24-Jul-2007 21:24
A dreamlike view. Castle's always make me wonder, and imagine what life was like in those times.
v c bacon24-Jul-2007 20:57
It's fun returning to one's roots. Nice pic, Mark.
fotabug23-Jul-2007 23:37
Gorgeous image, Mark, a wonderful glimpse into the ancient past.This is a beautiful picture.
Guest 22-Jul-2007 12:48
Lovely scene.
Jeannie
Steve Thuman22-Jul-2007 04:38
Very pretty scene. Even though it has been damaged it is still very beautiful in it's own way.
Bea.22-Jul-2007 00:06
Great shot. It sure has an interesting story to tell, and it's still standing.
Pam Haley - FrogHouse Photo21-Jul-2007 23:51
Lovely image and interesting information about Roscommon.
Guest 21-Jul-2007 21:36
Mark, a beautiful image and thank you for the story behind it, very interesting.
Ellie Kanary21-Jul-2007 20:45
Interesting place to visit and thanks for the history behind it. Nice shot.
Ellie
Paul Milholland21-Jul-2007 20:39
Quite a history behind the old homestead. . . .