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This is the door of an old church ruin on the largest Aran Island (Inishmore) off the west coast of Ireland. Temple Benan is only about 13 feet deep and 7 feet wide. It would accommodate maybe 20 people. People stood up for mass in those days. It originates from around 900 A.D.
That is Mum at the door taking a picture of the stone altar. I like to include any pictures I have of my mom on my blog because it brings me comfort as she passed away last year.
These islands are where the original Aran (fisherman) sweaters came from. Each sweater is knit with a different pattern, so that if the fisherman was lost at sea, his body could be identified by the pattern on the sweater. 
Here is more info on the Aran Islands if you are interested
Doolin Ferries to the Islands
About the Islands Ireland West
Fascinating powerpoint from Prof. Dr. Christoph Reinfandt with wonderful pictures from the Islands.
{{{Hugs}}} Nice photo for the theme. Take care. Dani
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed a very special photo and perfect for the theme today. Thanks for sharing all the background info too- I love learning something new every day!
ReplyDeleteLove your new blog look by the way. :-)
Wow!!! Being from Irish decent, I love, LOVE this....with all the history you share too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful
(The hummingbird heading is gorgeous)
My Saturday Photo is posted.
Nice picture and sweet memory...thanks for sharing your mom with us. I'm sorry for your loss...
ReplyDeleteThat is a great picture and it's amazing that it's still standing after all these years. Wow! Thanks for the background information. And I'm sorry about your mom. It's great that you have memories of her to share with us.
ReplyDeleteLike the new look of your blog.
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That's a tiny doorway!
ReplyDeleteWow! I doubt that I would fit through that doorway! It is wee small! I'd have to "suck in"... LOL! Very cool pic!
ReplyDeleteThat totally and completely gives me the creeps! It looks like it could fall on her at any time!
ReplyDelete(Apparently, I have issues I wasn't aware of. lol)
Great choice! Enjoy the weekend
I loved how you did your theme this week! I learned so much and it was fun. Great pictures too.
ReplyDeleteVery cool doorway :)...Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh and thanks for the explanation on the sweaters. Cool - didn't know that.
Happy Saturday - mine is up too.
Awesome, love your choice for this week's theme.
ReplyDeleteMine is up too.
didn't make it to the Aran islands when we were there, but did stop over in Doolin.
ReplyDeleteNice new blog skin!
ah yes a new skin and a great pic. We want to visit too (Irleand that is)! I'm hoping next year or the one after that...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit. :)
Great pic! I just love the history in old places and ruins like that, so fascinating. I was intriged by the story behind the sweater as well! Thanks for visiting my photo! Stacie
ReplyDeleteI am 5'3 so your door is probably perfect for me!!sorry to hear about your mom...
ReplyDeleteNice story about the sweaters and thanks for the map, too. I love maps.
Happy saturday, nice new template!
I think the people must have been a lot smaller back then.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting me.
I love doors with stories. What a nice memory.
ReplyDeleteAwesome door, and loved the story with it! Thank you for sharing that!
ReplyDeleteMines finally up, because I finally rolled out of bed for the day! Have to catch up on sleep when I'm off ya know!
Happy Saturday!
Being fascinated with Ireland and it's history...alittle Irish blood in me, I love your choice!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday!
Cool pic!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by mine :)
Great picture, and thanks for the history lesson! That was so cool!
ReplyDeleteYou've got one historical door.
ReplyDeletethanks for dropping by.
I was so busy last week I'm just now visitin' the doors. This is pretty neat and insteresting. I love takin' photos of historical things.
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