Ireland, County Carlow, Borris, Borris House which is the ancestral home of the controversial McMorrough Kavanagh family.

Ireland, County Carlow, Borris, Borris House which is the ancestral home of the controversial McMorrough Kavanagh family.

Ireland, County Carlow, the so called Lonely Carlow Tree sitting on a hillside outside the town.

Ireland, County Carlow, Carlow Castle one of the most important Anglo-Norman castles in Ireland thought to have been built by William de Marshal between 1207 and 1213).

Ireland, County Laois, Combine harvester working in a field of barley beneath the Rock of Dunamase.

Ireland, County Laois, Emo Court, Facade of the house with pathway leading up to it, Emo Court is a quintessential neo-classical mansion designed by the famous architect James Gandon1790.

Ireland, County Laois, Emo Court, Facade of the house framed by two tall trees, Emo Court is a quintessential neo-classical mansion designed by the famous architect James Gandon1790.

Ireland, County Laois, Emo Court, Facade of the house framed by overhanging tree branches, Emo Court is a quintessential neo-classical mansion designed by the famous architect James Gandon1790.

Ireland, County Kildare, Moone High Cross dating from the 8th century but which lay buried and undiscovered until 1835 before being restored.

Ireland, County Carlow, Borris, restored 19th century railway viaduct dating from 1858.

Ireland, Dublin, Neon sign outside Madigans bar in Earl Street.

Ireland, Dublin, Neon sign outside Madigans bar in Earl Street.