Abandoned N.I.

09/01/2025

A once abandoned mansion 🏰

I first visited this austere mansion over a decade ago, there have been big changes since then! It has served multiple uses over the years and I can't wait to see the beginning of it's new chapter.

Watch to the end to find out where 🖤

Thank you to Colin and the live in caretaker for allowing me to visit.

*Please respect this is a private site and is lived in*

09/01/2025

Check out a recent write up that featured in Dundalks ‘The Argus’ newspaper about the book 📖

You’ll see me on a breakfast TV show this month also, details to come 🍿

08/01/2025

Hit the ❤️️ if you want to see a video from this period mansion next 🎥

If you've got my new book 'Abandoned Ireland 2' you'll already have read the chapter on this country gem.

I first visited here over 10 years ago when it was very much abandoned. Now it is well underway with restoration and in use 👏

06/01/2025

Tag a friend who would live here 😻

This is my second visit to this countryside farm estate, not much has changed in the four years from my last visit which is positive.

Once you come up the long drive you are greeted with the stable block and you can see above the archway where the clock and bell used to be along with the stone date of 1858.

There are lots of out houses and you can still see remnants of what they were used for in the past. Some still had old belts and pulleys that show signs of wood work or saws. Other buildings were for the farm or some were the workers housing/quarters and not to mention the stalls in the stables for the horses.

The main house itself is still bright and colourful, all the fireplaces are still present and it's not hard to imagine this as a home when it was last occupied in 2001 with a young family.

The estate is going to be going into restoration soon with the possibility of it being turned into holiday homes, hopefully I can update the album soon with some progress!

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05/01/2025

Step back in time at Castle Saunderson, a hidden gem in County Cavan 🏰✨

Surrounded by lush woodlands and peaceful trails, this historic estate offers a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility. Once home to the Saunderson family, the castle now welcomes visitors with its rich history and beautiful grounds.

Whether you're a history buff or a nature lover, Castle Saunderson is the perfect escape. 🌿👑

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03/01/2025

On this day 9 years ago 😱

I've wanted to visit this church for a while now from it first appeared on FI page. It was well worth the long drive and the early 4am start! As we arrived the sun was just coming up over the surrounding lough.

I was really taken with the organ and I could have just photographed this alone. Nothing really left behind except this and the pews and a few hymn books and lots of bird pooh!

The Church was first consecrated in 1853 and closed in1991.

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01/01/2025

I just want to wish everyone a happy new year, I myself hope it’s much better than the one I’ve left behind and I know that’s the case for many.

I’ve loads of content to edit, I just can’t get into the frame of mind to do it just now, soon though!

Welcome 2025 ✌️

26/12/2024

Question! Did Santa leave my book for any of you? 🧑‍🎄
Send me a pic 👇

16/12/2024

On this day 6 years ago 🤩

This is one of those houses that you could pass everyday on your daily commute and not notice.
It sits on a bad bend on a fast road and because your attention is on the road you don't notice the abandoned house.

From the outside it looks more like a barn than a house. The front door is hanging off and it doesn't look like there could be much left inside. These common assumptions are always wrong and this time they were!

From going in the front door you walk straight into the kitchen with it's brightly coloured walls, stove and sitting chairs. Looks like they've been well worn and they've sat through many a conversation.
There's a record player and a collection of records, now they sit silent in the sitting room.

The light was strong that morning which really lit up the downstairs rooms, highlighting the religious figures, family photos, pictures and lots of clothes. Easy to picture this as a busy family home.

With many of these houses there was no outside toilet, this was the case here and it had several bed pans to make up for this.
Out in the outbuildings there was a very unique pram and bicycle, it makes you wonder how many children grew up through the house. These are some of the questions we never find out.

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12/12/2024

Who am I❓

This is for anyone new to the page! I am the photographer behind Abandoned Ni, usually I'm behind the lens and not in front of it 📸

Any work you see here has been documented by myself. However, I do work with a select few across the county, those I will tag below and please give them a follow because they are simply just awesome 🖤

I'm a single mother of two and I work full time in a local door automation company. If you'd like a quote for new gates or automated doors, send me a DM ❣️

Sometimes I question myself how I find the time to fit all this in!

I have two published books, Abandoned Ireland 1 & 2. Both I'm very proud of and I still find it hard to believe it's something I've achieved, but if you put your mind to it anything is possible.

I've also been on a few local TV documentary's taking people around abandoned buildings, like BBC's Barra Best, UTV Hidden Ni & Tréigthe by the award winning Doubleband films.🎬

I do feel this journey is coming to a close soon, but I've one more goal to hit before that happens. Watch this space 👓

I've a list of other things I love to do, kayaking, hiking and recently I've taken up the clays - watch out 😝

Where next?

Lobas Urbex Ireland owenmcnutt Urbex : forgotten ulster@unseen_decay_ni

10/12/2024

If you see this can you say hello 👋
FB is messing with the algorithms again and some posts aren’t visible 😭 You can also favourite my page so you don’t miss a beat 😜💪

06/12/2024

Retro Cinema from the 1950's 🎥

I was super thrilled to visit this cinema last year, thank you to Patrice for giving me access - it was an absolute joy to see!

I've a video coming up tonight if you want to see more 👏

05/12/2024

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/oliver-callan/2024/1204/1484617-oliver-callan-wednesday-4-december-2024//

If you would like to hear my interview on yesterday's RTE radio show listen below from about 14 mins in or so.

Brendan was a dream to chat to and hopefully he will come out with us some day on an explore, imagine that!

A sharp hour of entertainment that charms the mood of the nation, discussing trending topics while bringing his inimitable bit of craic with it, presented by Brendan Courtney.

04/12/2024

I'll be on RTE Radio 1's breakfast show this morning 🤩

Tune in just after 9 and you'll hear me chatting about my new book with Brendan Courtney - Buzzing!

03/12/2024

Hands up if you'd take a slide down this staircase 👐

Looking back, now I wish I did 😛

A B A N D O N E D in I R E L A N D ☘️

Did you know my second book is now in bookshops? ABANDONED IRELAND 2 🖤