#Nendrum

A different perspective on the ancient monastery site at Nendrum‬⁩ #nendrum #strangford

View over sea inlet.

Broken tree trunk

Sarah bundled up in a coat. Mahee Castle in the background.

Cold and misty day for this year's @niscifest.bsky.social #PaddleBackInTime at #Nendrum. I miss my partner in crime @drfranceskane.bsky.social.
A few trees broken after Storm Eowyn making the site even more surreal in this weather! #StrangfordLough #Vikings #Ireland #Winter

31 Jan: Feast of St Mo Chumma of Nóendruim/ #Nendrum, Mahee Island, Co. #Down. Son of a wright from midlands; perhaps he had worked there (Dr Elva Johnston)? Founded by St Mo Chaoi/Caolán (via Patrick). Has oldest excavated tide mill! Story of mermaid🧜‍♀️in Strangford Lough who tried to beguiled monks!

7 Jan: Feast Day of St Crónán Beg (d. 643), bishop of Nóendruim/ #Nendrum, Mahee Island, Co #Down. "Beg"="little". Founded by St Mo Chaoi/Caolán (appointed by St Patrick). Oldest excavated tide mill in world on island! Story of a mermaid in Strangford Lough who tried to beguile the monks! 🧜‍♀️‍