Aileen Hanley

The tile pattern of black, white and one olive green tile and the burgundy red surface is very typical of late Victorian and early Edwardian encaustic and geometric tiled floors, most commonly dating from the 1880s to the early 1900s. This tile pattern is inset into pigmented cement or concrete flooring, often referred to historically as granolithic or cementitious floor with oxide pigment. This deep red colour was extremely popular in hotels, shops, institutions and grand houses. The colour...

Halloween Mid-Term Break Looking for the perfect Halloween mid-term break in Kerry? The Lansdowne Kenmare invites families to enjoy a spooktacular getaway in the heart of Kenmare, where the town comes alive for the annual Halloween Howl Festival from 24th – 31st October 2025.        With creative workshops, outdoor adventures, fancy-dress fun and family movie nights, there’s no better place to base yourself than The Lansdowne Kenmare, just steps away from all the Halloween magic.       Fa...