📖 Ancient Restoration

A novice, prayer book in hand, is shown deep in spiritual meditation. 'A Convent Garden, Brittany' - William John Leech, (Irish).

A magnificent angel stares at the bitter chalice before him. From 'Agony in the Garden' by Harry Clarke. Díseart Institute, #Dingle.

Geneva, Panel 5: #Yeats' Countess Cathleen is portrayed in ornate robes of red, purple & blue. To the left is the patriot Robert Emmet.

'The dark curtain of night moved noiselessly, and the three angels stepped nobly in the firelight.' The Demigods by James Stephens #poet

Synge’s lovers hold hands and sway against a dramatic night landscape. #moon #stars - Harry Clarke, Geneva Window, Panel 3

St Joan: O God that madest this beautiful earth, when will it be ready to receive Thy saints? How long O Lord, how long? - Geneva, Panel 2.

St. Brigid portrayed as a striking woman in robes of royal blue with golden embroidery - Harry Clarke, Geneva Window.

'Our Lady & child, with St Elizabeth & St Barbara' - St Mary's, Dorset Harry Clarke (1889-1931), Ireland's best known stained glass artist.

'Our Lady & child, with St Elizabeth & St Barbara' - St Mary's, Dorset Harry Clarke (1889-1931), Ireland's best known stained glass artist.

A family takes a break by the roadside. Co #Donegal, 1892.

The lack of ancient trees in Ireland is due to deforestation. Between 1200-1700 most were cut to boost agriculture & build English fleets.

The Yew tree in the cloisters of Muckross Abbey near #Killarney. Thought to be Ireland's oldest tree at 670 years old.