Rathellen lock

© Green Irish Eagle, on August 18, 2007, said:

In order to facilitate trade in the 18th century navigation channels like this were constructed. Their purpose were to bypass sections of the river that could not be navigated. Boats were towed from the bank by horses. Nowadays the tranquil towpaths are used by fishermen and walkers. The channels have been reclaimed by nature and the occasional slow moving pleasure craft. a little more info here

Lilypon, on August 27, 2007, said:

Very eye-catching photo Gerry (I love the different shades of green :).

© Green Irish Eagle, on August 28, 2007, said:

No shortage of greens in Ireland Pam! The Irish name for Rath Ellen is Rath álainn. álainn means beautiful in English. Appropriate I think!

Lilypon, on August 28, 2007, said:

Very much so :) I also find the history/name behind the channel fascinating.

AlexMatos, on September 2, 2007, said:

What a fantastic reflection Gerry.

You are really right when you say theures no shortage of greens in Ireland, the most and the one with more greens I know.

Ans Eire's landscapes are so perfect do beautifull and with such a nice adn powerfull history behind them.

Cheers,

Alex

© Green Irish Eagle, on September 2, 2007, said:

Your comments are 'spot on' Alex! You certainly learned a lot about Ireland during your years here. I'm sure these canal photos bring back memories. Thanks Gerry

AlexMatos, on September 2, 2007, said:

Thanks Gerry.

I sure did learn a lot about Ireland while I was over there, and became an Irish Fan. You know the Silken Thomas Legend? So, It was where I lived while over there.

In the property there was an old cimitery where laid the Fitzgeralds (Normand Family that came to hlep the Irish people against the Vikings and remain in Ireland) along side with the O'Tooles the tradicional family/clan of that area, they fight against eachother, since the O'Tooles were forced to move back to the moutains and leave the area for the Fitzgeralds.

Cheers

Alex

redi, on September 10, 2007, said:

It is a fresh green photo of a precious one. And those reflections. Kisses

A.Lebacq, on November 4, 2007, said:

Also a beautiful shot ,looks like a mirror.Thanks for visit and comment.

Arthur