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Nov 3, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Powerscourt House & Gardens • 18th century • Wicklow
The new mansion on the Powerscourt Estate was completed in 1741 by the architect Richard Castle, famous for such buildings as Leinster House, Russborough House and more.
Powerscourt Gardens • 19th century • Wicklow
In the mid-19th century, the gardens were redeveloped under the direction of architect Daniel Robertson. Influenced by the Italianate garden design, the fountain in the lake is based on the fountain of Piazza Barberini in Rome.
Nov 2, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Did you miss The Hellfire Club #TuathaTalk? Or want to watch back to take a few notes?! 🧐
Have no fear – a recording is now available on our Member Courses page.
It's time for our fifth #TuathaTalk! The Hellfire Club and the Murdered Tomb with @JackmanNeil
Neil carried out a archaeological research project on the famous Dublin landmark back in 2016, and tonight he’s going to share some tales of debauchery and dark deeds 🔥
Here we are now– all the lads
James Worsdale’s portrait of the Dublin Hellfire Club shows a number of the key members. Henry Barry Lord Santry, Clements and Ponsonby (both died at the Battle of Fontenoy) Richard St George and Simon Luttrell (described as the Worst Man in England)
Oct 25, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Entrance to Oweynagat Cave • early medieval • Roscommon
The souterrain that transports you from the monumental landscape of Rathcroghan into the depths of Oweynagat Cave, the ‘Cave of the Cats’.
Discover more about the story of Oweynagat Cave – the archaeology, folklore and legends – in our Tuatha article: