Drawn From the Past | Exploring Ireland's Historic Landmarks Through Art

From Fortress to Stars: The Story of Blackrock Castle Observatory

From Fortress to Stars: The Story of Blackrock ...

Scott Hartney

The castle’s story begins in 1582, when citizens of Cork appealed to Queen Elizabeth I for protection against pirates and invaders. A fort was constructed at Blackrock to defend the...

From Fortress to Stars: The Story of Blackrock ...

Scott Hartney

The castle’s story begins in 1582, when citizens of Cork appealed to Queen Elizabeth I for protection against pirates and invaders. A fort was constructed at Blackrock to defend the...

Castle Ellen – A Quiet Treasure Just Outside Athenry

Castle Ellen – A Quiet Treasure Just Outside At...

Scott Hartney

The current house dates to the early 1800s and became the home of the Lambert family, long-established landowners in the region. Built from local limestone, the house has a solid,...

Castle Ellen – A Quiet Treasure Just Outside At...

Scott Hartney

The current house dates to the early 1800s and became the home of the Lambert family, long-established landowners in the region. Built from local limestone, the house has a solid,...

Poulnabrone Dolmen: Ancient Symbol of the Burren’s Mystique

Poulnabrone Dolmen: Ancient Symbol of the Burre...

Scott Hartney

Explore the ancient history of Poulnabrone Dolmen in County Clare—a 5,000-year-old portal tomb nestled in the Burren’s limestone landscape. A striking symbol of Ireland’s Neolithic heritage.

Poulnabrone Dolmen: Ancient Symbol of the Burre...

Scott Hartney

Explore the ancient history of Poulnabrone Dolmen in County Clare—a 5,000-year-old portal tomb nestled in the Burren’s limestone landscape. A striking symbol of Ireland’s Neolithic heritage.

Solitude - St Kevin's Church

Solitude - St Kevin's Church

Scott Hartney

St. Kevin's Church, nestled in the serene valley of Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of early Irish monasticism. Founded in the 6th...

Solitude - St Kevin's Church

Scott Hartney

St. Kevin's Church, nestled in the serene valley of Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of early Irish monasticism. Founded in the 6th...

Timeless Devotion - The Nun's Church

Timeless Devotion - The Nun's Church

Scott Hartney

Tucked away near the famous monastic city of Clonmacnoise in County Offaly, Ireland, stands the charming ruin known as the Nuns’ Church. Founded in the 12th century, it owes its...

Timeless Devotion - The Nun's Church

Scott Hartney

Tucked away near the famous monastic city of Clonmacnoise in County Offaly, Ireland, stands the charming ruin known as the Nuns’ Church. Founded in the 12th century, it owes its...

Abbeys Ghost - Clontuskert Abbey

Abbeys Ghost - Clontuskert Abbey

Scott Hartney

In the tranquil countryside of County Galway, Ireland, Clontuskert Abbey stands as a testament to Ireland's rich monastic heritage. The abbey, dedicated to St. Mary, has a history that stretches...

Abbeys Ghost - Clontuskert Abbey

Scott Hartney

In the tranquil countryside of County Galway, Ireland, Clontuskert Abbey stands as a testament to Ireland's rich monastic heritage. The abbey, dedicated to St. Mary, has a history that stretches...