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19-OCT-2008

Deserted

Deserted farmhouses are sadly quite common in the Irish
countryside, especially in remote areas. They are reminder of
emigration, bachelor farmers, and, in more recent times, a
desire to leave the past behind.

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Ann Cleeves07-Dec-2011 21:04
Beautiful and atmospheric image......it's fascinating to imagine what life those walls must have seen in times gone by.
Steve Sharp06-May-2010 22:04
Strange thing is that in England, the well-heeled would be falling over each other to get a place like this to do up, buying into a piece of that rural idyll (while probably maintaining their city apartment for the working week!). I'd just love to live in a place such as this *all* the time!
globalgadabout20-Jan-2009 16:11
good compo to locate this house in the lush countryside..a poignant scene...V
mathilda williams22-Oct-2008 22:49
it's sad, and yet, it has a certain appeal. there are some of us who loves old, falling-apart buildings. i am one of those. i am very much drawn to this.
January Grey22-Oct-2008 03:24
So sad, but leaving the past behind could mean a bright future for someone else! Such a cozy little house, in a lovely setting. Beautiful shot, Mairead. V!
Keith O'Brien21-Oct-2008 22:06
It certainly conveys a sign of the times for most farming communities, a sad reflection of the times we live in. Interesting to note the large size of slate used to roof the property.
Coleen Perilloux Landry20-Oct-2008 20:20
Lovely. Reminds me of the little house in the John Wayne movie that was made in Ireland-"The Quiet One."
carol j. phipps20-Oct-2008 03:04
Lovely composition!
Guest 20-Oct-2008 02:34
Beautiful image, If only it could talk. Well done. V
Harrison20-Oct-2008 02:22
Very nice image, hard to believe someone walked away from this.
Cindi Smith20-Oct-2008 00:26
Wonderful old house. I bet it could be fixed up! I wouldn't mind giving it ia try! Lovely place in which it sits too! WEll done!
Mary Terry19-Oct-2008 23:17
That is sad. It looks like a lovely spot to have a cottage or farm.
Jola Dziubinska19-Oct-2008 22:50
Awesome scene, really a deserted feel.
Guest 19-Oct-2008 21:36
I'm sure someone will make a lil castle again, such lovely countryside.
Barbara Heide19-Oct-2008 21:32
excellent composition!
Máire Uí Mhaicín19-Oct-2008 21:14
A sad sight.
Kathryn19-Oct-2008 20:24
There is a sadness, someone's beloved home, it must be steeped in history. Such a beautiful little home ...
wernere0119-Oct-2008 19:45
Someone must have loved this great place a long time ago. Excellent view.
Ann...19-Oct-2008 19:36
What a pity, it looks beautifully secluded, which probably added to the problem!
Johnny JAG19-Oct-2008 18:50
Needs some work!!!
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