This is the Glen of the two lakes. It’s an early Monastic settlement in a cup of the Wicklow mountains. It is impressively lonely and lovely in its setting. The ring of the hills, once heavily wooded, the bare cone of Camaderry to the right, are unforgettable. It is...
Glendalough and its two lakes are set in the most picturesque high glens in Ireland. Try and see it on any tours of Ireland. In the 6th century Saint Kevin first built a church on the south side of the Upper Lake. But as the number of followers...
Killaloe is a river-side town beautifully situated at the southern end of Lough Derg and surrounded by the Arra Mountains, Slieve Bernagh and Glenmagalliagh. It is also the terminus of the Shannon cruiser which runs from Carrick-on-Shannon. A long narrow bridge of 13 arches spans...
Glendalough (“glen of the two lakes”), an early monastic settlement in a cup of the Wicklow Mountains is impressively lonely and lovely in its setting. The ring of hills, once well-wooded, the bare cone of Camaderry to the right, with its rust-red bracken and scatter...
The granite ridge that forms the lovely Wicklow and Blackstairs Mountains across the south-east corner of Ireland has given this region a distinctive character and history. For centuries it formed a barrier against invaders from the west. As a result, the inhabitants who settled on...
Island Of Saints And Scholars The coming of Christianity to Ireland in early 5th century was unlike its arrival any other country. Throughout much of the Roman Empire the religion was spread by and edict, imposed upon a conquered people by the occupying Roman administration. But...
A monastic settlement founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century flourished around the valley’s two lakes for over 600 years. It survived many attacks before being burned and abandoned in 1398. The area became a place of pilgrimage until it was suppressed by Cardinal...
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Glendalough is a real hidden gem and is worth a visit on your tours of Ireland. I have been there several times and the whole area is stunning. Glendalough is an important early Irish monastery in County Wicklow famed for its picturesque setting in the 'Valley...
There are numerous significant medieval religious locations in Ireland. You will come across them regularly on Ireland tours. However one of the most beautiful is at Glendalough in the hills of County Wicklow. This location is a really special place. It is peaceful , romantic , and...