Watching Napoleon

© Green Irish Eagle, on October 9, 2007, said:

Martello towers were built to guard against an invasion by Napoleon. Each tower could see the next one and therefore could send signals by lighting fires. more information here

Yank in Dixie, on October 9, 2007, said:

Oh my goodness Gerry!! I thought they only did that on 'Lord of the Rings' I had no idea that this was really done anywhere. Very interesting, I am glad you shared this fascinating information! BTW a very nice shot!! I can only assume that the pot of gold is somewhere underwater! ;-)) Bruce

Ryan Calhoun, on October 9, 2007, said:

That's a very bright rainbow, Gerry! The whole scene is wonderful, and the fire-warning system is fascinating! Did I just say the same thing as Bruce? Greetings, Ryan

Lilypon, on October 9, 2007, said:

SSS (short sweet simple) a yellow star from me! :D

Borbély Tamás, on October 10, 2007, said:

Wonderful photo, Gerry !The rainbow increases the sight yet.Greetings, Tamás

Jean & Coco, on October 10, 2007, said:

Il est même venu jusque là le Napoléon.??..!!!..L'envahisseur...!!!

© Green Irish Eagle, on October 10, 2007, said:

Thank you everone!

Ryan Bruce Thank you for your interest in the local history. It has opened my eyes and piqued my curiosity. It made me ask the question “Why was the tower on Ireland’s Eye built on the landward side?”

Jean Non - Napoleon n'était pas stupide. Qui voudrait les Irlandais comme un ennemi!?

AlexMatos, on October 10, 2007, said:

Pas mois Gerry :)

Great picture with that rainbow, and a piece of History too.

We had the Napolean Invasions in Portugal....but they had to retreat before come to Lisbon.

Cheers,

Alex

♫ Swissmay, on October 12, 2007, said:

Hi Gerry! A few days that I didn't see your gallery - and what happens, you have ordered all the rainbows of the season! Very beautiful! You deserve a yellow star for that one!

I have seen those Martello towers in many parts along the coast of Ireland, except North-East Ireland, but there it rained so much, that I didn't see anything in any case.

It seems as if Napoleon and his troops had been watched in Ireland by the British government on the sea side and maybe even more the Irish on the land side. This tower is in a very good state, compared to many others.

In connection with this the rainbow might be a nice symbol, especially at this place.

Greetings, May

✔chilefoto, on October 24, 2007, said:

Superb Gerry! This one...

©junebug, on October 27, 2007, said:

Hello Gerry, I love rainbows and this one is so beautiful. Thought I had finished my nominations for the Elections but I think I have to nominate some more, like this one! Good luck! Anne

YBMW, on November 11, 2007, said:

Another wonderful picture..very impressive!

Neim Sejfuli ♦, on January 13, 2008, said:

Super shot

© Kojak, on January 14, 2008, said:

Also a great rainbow!

alear, on February 21, said:

beautifull picture Green Irish Eagle, Where is the gold and the elf...?? greetings from Buenos Aires Ale:))