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...
This collection of monastic remains is one of the most important in Ireland. Coach parties ,on tours of Ireland, visit it from Dublin. The visitors have generated a host of souvenir shops, pubs and cafes in the local villages. Move away from this, however,and Ireland Luxury Tours...