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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Agriculture

An ornamental war chessboard in Hotel Ard Na Sidhe

An ornamental war chessboard in Hotel Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag089

The wild Irish Rose grows over the arched stone gate in the enclosed garden...

The wild Irish Rose grows over the arched stone gate in the enclosed garden at Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag091

Garden feature in Ard Na Sidhe

Garden feature in Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag092  

Entrance to Hotel ‘Ard na Sidhe’ , the gaelic meaning translates as ‘Hill of...

Entrance to Hotel 'Ard na Sidhe', the gaelic meaning translates as 'Hill of the Fairies' situated in Caragh Lake. Ref: Ag073

This old style Victorian country house was originally built by Lady Edith Gordon...

This old style Victorian country house  was originally built by Lady Edith Gordon in 1913. She wrote a book called 'The Winds of Time' in 1934 in which she tells of her experience of...

A view of Hotel Ard Na Sidhe and Gardens which overlooks Caragh Lake

A view of Hotel Ard Na Sidhe and Gardens which overlooks Caragh Lake. Ref: Ag075

An arched window showcases the fine architecture of the building. Lady Gordan used local...

An arched window showcases the fine architecture of the building. Lady Gordan used local labour in the construction of the house. Ref: Ag076

This photo shows off the fine sandstone of the building which was sourced locally

This photo shows off the fine sandstone of the building which was sourced locally. Ref: Ag077

Ard Na Sidhe in all of its glory framed by the profusion of the...

Ard Na Sidhe in all of its glory framed by the profusion of the foliage. Ref: Ag078

This arched doorway shows the attention to detail in Ard Na Sidhe

This arched doorway shows the attention to detail in Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag079

The fine landscaping and gardens which are a magnificent feature of Ard Na Sidhe

The fine landscaping and gardens which are a magnificent feature of Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag080

A close view of Ard Na Sidhe shows the meticulous attention to detail by...

A close view of Ard Na Sidhe shows the meticulous attention to detail by the builders. Ref: Ag081

A trailer of turf stands ready for delivery

A trailer of turf stands ready for delivery. Ref: Ag063

Shane Carroll and Dan Foley pike the turf onto the tractor bucket

Shane Carroll and Dan Foley pike the turf onto the tractor bucket. Ref: Ag064

Shane Carroll, Keisha and her father Dan Foley load the tractor bucket with harvested...

Shane Carroll, Keisha and her father Dan Foley load the tractor bucket with harvested turf. Ref: Ag065

Dan Foley loads the turf bucket as daughter Keisha prepared to empty the contents...

Dan Foley loads the turf bucket as daughter Keisha prepared to empty the contents into the trailer. Ref: Ag066

Tractor driver Keisha Foley takes the loaded bucket of turf to be emptied into...

Tractor driver Keisha Foley takes the loaded bucket of turf to be emptied into the trailer. Ref: Ag067

Shane Carroll and Dan Foley load the tractor bucket as Keisha Foley looks on

Shane Carroll and Dan Foley load the tractor bucket as Keisha Foley looks on. Ref: Ag068

Filling the trailer with turf

Filling the trailer with turf. Ref: Ag069

Dan Foley levels the load of turf

Dan Foley levels the load of turf. Ref: Ag070