Declan Keenan

Wicklow via Mayo. ❤ exploring & 📷 our ancient monuments from the Prehistoric to the Medieval. Trips are documented 👇. Opinions, pics & clips all my own.

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

The mysterious Rathcoran #hillfort and cairn in West Wicklow. You initially see Rathcoran #hillfort (double ramparts enclosing Baltinglass hill initially in the foreground of the clip); panning to the opened cairn & Neolithic passage tombs; which emerge from the shroud of clouds.

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

@MilHistSocIre @mkirby0801 Hi folks. Where can I purchase a copy of the latest issue?

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@AnalysisPro @Nacsport @TonyBambrick Yes please

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

An exciting little #Christmas start-up by my better half - the North Pole Mapping Agency #Npma. For more info, visit the webpage below. We would greatly appreciate any likes or RTs.

[The North Pole Mapping Agency @Elfie_IT]

Hello everybody,

Santa Clause has a big announcement to make.... 🎅🏼

The North Pole Mapping Agency is now live!!

Who's excited???

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I love you to the North Pole and back ☃️

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[Declan Keenan @deciek]

Aerial snap of the prehistoric burial cairn on top of Keadeen mountain, overlooking a rich historical landscape.

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

Aerial snaps of Castleruddery Stone Circle, west Wicklow. #standingstonesunday

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

@BrianoArt Hi Brian, Castleruddery is also nearby. Could also visit Rathcoran hillfort and cairn on Baltinglass hill

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

An aerial of Boleycarrigeen Stone Circle, west Wicklow. Keadeen mountain in the background. #standingstonesunday

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

@Durotrigesdig Absolutely, we have an amazing historical landscape here in West Wicklow. I'm in awe every walk. Pic taken from summit of Keadeen mountain.

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

Marching by Brusselstown Ring on the lunch break. #HillfortsWednesday

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

Delighted to have a paper included in the latest anthology of Irish Chiefs' and Clans Prize papers on aspects of life in Gaelic Ireland. The paper hopefully provides some insights into the relationship between towerhouses and lordship in Mayo (case study).
https://t.co/dhCQDXoXja

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

@aljhlester @HistIreHedge The Great Famine in Ireland.

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A collage of the three High Crosses at Monasterboice.

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A re-erected High Cross and Round Tower at Dromiskin, Louth.

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The West and East face of the western High Cross at Monasterboice, Louth.

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

@JoeSweeney1966 Hi Joe, it is an O'Connor Tomb. It is suggested that it is for Felim O'Connor, a king of Connaught.

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

An amazing tomb at Roscommon Priory (in spite of the fence); containing a rare representation of #gallowglass soldiers (professional warriors in helmets & mail) along the panel. Last 2 pics show more detail of the warriors (7 with a sword, 1 with gallowglass axe). #tombtuesday

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

Front and rear of Muiredach's High Cross at Monasterboice, Louth. The site at Monasterboice is altogether amazing. The High Crosses on site are in good condition, and their size is hugely impressive.

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

@allthestones Haha 😄it's a quiet spot surely. I think the fence is to keep out the elephants.

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

Not quite a standing stone, but a very special boulder worth noting; a few pics of the Castlestrange Stone in Roscommon. Carved and decorated in La Tène fashion. #StandingStoneSunday

[Declan Keenan @deciek]

An early stone cross at the Upper Lake, Lugduff, Glendalough this morning. Smashing day. ❤ Wicklow.