The Collins Family on the Web - Part 4

This 6th or 7th century stone ringfort was the seat of the Kingdom of Aileach. The wall is about 4.5 metres (15 ft) thick and 5 metres (16 ft) high. It has three terraces, which are linked by steps, and two long passages within the walls. Originally, there were buildings inside the ringfort. Most of the ringfort was destroyed in the 12th century. Restoration occurred in 1870.

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This 6th or 7th century stone ringfort was the seat of the Kingdom of Aileach. The wall is about 4.5 metres (15 ft) thick and 5 metres (16 ft) high. It has three terraces, which are linked by steps, and two long passages within the walls. Originally, there were buildings inside the ringfort. Most of the ringfort was destroyed in the 12th century. Restoration occurred in 1870. / This 6th or 7th century stone ringfort was the seat of the Kingdom of Aileach. The wall is about 4.5 metres (15 ft) thick and 5 metres (16 ft) high. It has three terraces, which are linked by steps, and two long passages within the walls. Originally, there were buildings inside the ringfort. Most of the ringfort was destroyed in the 12th century. Restoration occurred in 1870.

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Doug in the ringfort

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Doug in the ringfort / Doug in the ringfort

Chris and Kathy in the ringfort

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Chris and Kathy in the ringfort / Chris and Kathy in the ringfort

Doug and John in the ringfort

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Doug and John in the ringfort / Doug and John in the ringfort

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Lough Swilly, meaning "Lake of Shadows" or the "Lake of Eyes", is a glacial fjord lying between the western side of the Inishowen Peninsula and the Fanad Peninsula in County Donegal. It is one of the three glacial fjords in Ireland.

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Lough Swilly, meaning "Lake of Shadows" or the "Lake of Eyes", is a glacial fjord lying between the western side of the Inishowen Peninsula and the Fanad Peninsula in County Donegal. It is one of the three glacial fjords in Ireland. / Lough Swilly, meaning "Lake of Shadows" or the "Lake of Eyes", is a glacial fjord lying between the western side of the Inishowen Peninsula and the Fanad Peninsula in County Donegal. It is one of the three glacial fjords in Ireland.

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Glenveagh National Park

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Glenveagh National Park / Glenveagh National Park

John and Chris in Glenveagh National Park

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John and Chris in Glenveagh National Park / John and Chris in Glenveagh National Park

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