Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, commonly known as Lord Mountbatten, was a British statesman, Royal Navy officer and close relative of the British royal family. He had a long and varied career and usually summered at Cassiebawn Castle. His pro-Royalist stance drew the ire of the Irish Republican Army, and he and several family members and neighbors were killed by an IRA bomb as they maneuvered their boat out of port to go fishing. His castle is not open to the public, but these photos show the guardhouse at the entry to the property and a short distance down the road the castle itself can be seen in the distance.
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Back to Ireland for a bit...
With the holidays, I changed focus for a bit, but I would like to share a few more photos of our trip to Ireland. These images are from Belfast.
Albert Memorial Clock - The clock tower "leans" a bit, although not as dramatically as the one in Pisa. |
Some images of the Peace Wall. Although it is a symbol of the peace process which put an end to "the troubles", there are still vestiges of uneasiness and enmity, especially among those who lived through the persecution and violence.
As we approach a new year, may we pray for a lasting peace in our world, especially in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you joy at Christmas and beyond!
Just a few scenes from the Advent season as a way of wishing you a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hannukah, or seasonal joy in whatever way you celebrate it. This shows you some of the ways the holiday is celebrated in the Philadelphia area. The first few images are from Longwood Gardens' Christmas light show in Kennett Square, then some shots taken at Glicks Greenhouse annual poinsettia show in Oley.
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