Black River House


The rear driveway to Black River House which provided general access for day to day comings and goings.	The Kirkyard at St. Mary's in Kildubhan. This is the traditional resting place of the Kinkedd family.	St. Mary's Church in Kildubhan. A church has stood on the site since around 400AD. The current building is 19th Century.

"Flintlock's Foxhole" the scene of many attacks by the legendary Kildubhan Highwayman Isaac Flintlock between the 1750's and 1770's.	The road to Kildubhan. This road has hardly changed in the last century and is still the only access route.	A beautiful picture of the Kildubhan copse in the grip of Midwinter. The Copse may provide part of the name Kildubhan.

Dubhan's Fall. Many believe that St. Dubhan paused here to refresh himself. However, there is little evidence with which to corroborate this claim.	The Kildubhan Copse. This dark area of woodland is the most likely source of the name Kildubhan, ie. "The Black Wood".	A view of Killenis Farm from Black River House. The farm had to be demolished in the 1950's due to subsidence.

"The Dancing Bridge". Despite its precarious position, this Kilbubhan bridge on the Black River is an age old favourite with courting couples.	A view of the Black River as it winds its way towards Kildubhan. This photograph was taken from the edge of Killenis Dubh .	A modern view of the Black River taken from the Kildubhan Copse. Even in broad daylight the River seems to be shrouded in mystery.