"Grianian of Aileach Sunset ,Donegal, Ireland " Canvas Prints by mikequigley

Grianian of Aileach Sunset ,Donegal, Ireland

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Small 10.7" x 8.0"

Medium 16.0" x 12.0"

Large 21.3" x 16.0"

X large 26.7" x 20.0"

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Each custom artwork is hand stretched and printed for your order
Vibrant colors printed on artist grade canvas
Printed image wraps 0.25 inch (0.6 cm) over the edges; the sides are white
Hanging hardware is included

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Artist's Description

Situated 7km west of Derry, Grianian of Aileach perched on the summit of Greenan Mountain.The name Grianian of Aileach Translates to stone palce, temple or fortress of the Sun. Although heavily restored, there are no doubts as to the antiquity of the site as it is one of only five Irish locations marked on Ptolemy of Alexandria’s 2nd century map of the world.
The stone ringfort is thought to have been built in the early years AD and from the 5th to the 12th centuries it was the seat of the northern Ui Neill, the rulers of the Fifth of Ulster.
According to the Irish Annals, Grianan of Aileach was destroyed in 1101 by Murtagh O’Brien, the ruler of the Fifth of Munster, as a reprisal for the Ui Neill’s destruction of his royal seat at Kincora some thirteen years before. The account tells that O’Brien would settle for nothing less than complete destruction of the Ui Neill stronghold and ordered each of his soldiers to carry away a stone from the fort as they departed.

Restoration was carried out between 1874 and 1879 by Dr. Walter Bernard , a Derry antiquarian. .

The Fort is of dry-stone construction and the the outer surface of the 5m high walls has a graceful curved, or battered, form. There are excellent views from the fort across Lough Swilly, Lough Foyle and the Inishowen Penninsular, it is claimed that on a clear day five of the nine counties of Ulster can be seen from this viewpoint.
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Artwork Comments

Martina Fagan over 8 years ago

many thanks from
Tina & Fino
mikequigley over 8 years ago

Thank you – mq
JUSTART over 8 years ago

wonderful
mikequigley over 8 years ago

Thanks a lot – best wishes – mq
Junebug60 over 8 years ago

Beautiful Mike, The colors are gorgeous
mikequigley over 8 years ago

Thanks a lot June – Happy new year – best wishes – mq
Antanas over 8 years ago

great work
mikequigley over 8 years ago

Thanks a lot -Antanas best wishes and happy new year – mq
Holly Kempe over 8 years ago

beautifully captured Mike, love the tones! The read is fascinating too…I have O’Brien descendants from Ireland, hopefully not related to Murtagh who destroyed the place ;))
mikequigley over 8 years ago

Thanks a lot Holly – best wishes and happy new year – mq
I see you’ve changed your name by Deed poll from Murtagh to Kempe – wise move LOL!
Yannik Hay over 8 years ago

Magnificent sunset. Congratulations for the well deserved feature. Cheers!
mikequigley over 8 years ago

Thanks a lot Yannick and have a happy new year – best wishes – mq
Mishaal Sardar over 8 years ago

Awesome Capture mike!
Magnificent contrast.
Congratulations ..well deserved! :-)
mikequigley over 8 years ago

Thanks a lot Mishaal and have a happy new year – best wishes – mq
Jurmale over 8 years ago

Very great work,Mike! So beautiful sunset! I also like to take the pictures about the sunrise and sunset.Then the colours of sky are so beautiful.
mikequigley over 8 years ago

Thanks a lot Jurmale and have a happy new year – best wishes – mq
Laurie Search over 8 years ago

Gorgeous!!!
mikequigley over 8 years ago

Thanks a lot Laurie and have a happy new year – best wishes – mq
Daniela Cifarelli over 8 years ago

WOW! WONDROUS! Looooooooove it, Mike! ;-) DANIELA
mikequigley over 8 years ago

Thanks a lot Luanda and have a happy new year – best wishes – mq