Response 3-Kerry Trip

Pic 1: These are photos of structures from Lismore Castle. Originally belonging to the Duke of Devonshire, it was passed on and eventually Richard Boyle, later 1st Earl of Cork and father of alchemist Robert Boyle, took over the estate in 1602. In the mid-19th century, the castle was rebuilt in the gothic style by William Cavendish (6th Duke). You can see the gothic architectural characteristics on the castle in both pictures. There may be buttresses not quite visible in the photo supporting the heavy stone, because this was common in gothic architecture. This beautiful, fairy-tale like castle is an example of load bearing construction where the structure is created by stacking and piling rocks. Although we did not get to see this castle unclose, its high towers made the tower appear mighty.

Pic 2: These are photographs of the Muckross House in Killarney. Designed in Tudor style by the Scottish architect, William Burn, this home was built in 1843 for Henry Arthur Herbert and his wife. After suffering financial ruin in preparation for Queen Victoria's visit in 1861, the house was sold and today it is a part of the Killarney National Park. The Tudor style architecture of this home reflects the Victorian Gothic Revival of the late 19th century, characterized by high chimneys and pillared porches. One interesting feature is the rounded arch seen on the second picture. This uses tension and compression, to support the overhang's structure, and is a unique architectural touch. The way the actual light hits this old stone mansion almost gives the Muckross house a dark, yet beautiful complexion.

Pic 3: These are photographs from Daniel O'Connell's estate at Derryname. Responsible for Catholic emancipation, O'Connell created a sort of crusade that gained many patriotic supporters wanting to preserve the beautiful country of Ireland. He was even known for trying to repeal the Act of Union. After being released from prison on charges of treason in September 1844, O'Connell rode in this carriage down the streets of Dublin. Drawn by six grey horses and surrounded by around 200,000 supporters, this carriage was quite a spectacle. The design itself is beautiful. The colors in general are based on the primary colors. The red is just a little dark and the yellow more of a gold. This would have made it really stand out in the light. The other amazing characteristic is the detail in the design. The beautiful golden harp, Ireland's primary symbol, is slightly elevated from the carriage in high relief. Most of the gold details are the same way. The image on the side is also a focal point of the carriage. The fact that is it slightly duller than the rest creates a unique contrast against the bright structure itself, and makes it a center of focus when seen from the side. Overall, this is an incredible piece!