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St. Fin Barre's Cathedral
Churches And Settlements
Situated near the heart of Cork, St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral is the most recent ecclesiastical site located where the saint is believed to have founded his monastic school in the 7th century. The...More
Galway Cathedral
Churches And Settlements
Galway Cathedral was constructed in the late 1950's, at a time when most similar buildings were using concrete. It is, therefore, the youngest of Europe’s great stone cathedrals. Dedicated to Our Lady...More
Ballaghaderreen Cathedral
Churches And Settlements
After Catholics attained religious emancipation in Ireland in 1829, they built many stone churches, including the one in Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon. The Gothic-style cathedral was commissioned...More
St Mary's Cathedral
Churches And Settlements
The Cathedral of St Mary Blessed Virgin occupies a very historic plot in Limerick City. In 1168, Donal Mor O’Brien, King of Munster, donated his palace, parts of which are possibly incorporated into...More
Old Mellifont Abbey
Children and Family Attractions
In 1142, St Malachy brought the European monastic lifestyle to Ireland when he founded Old Mellifont Abbey, the country’s first Cistercian monastery. The site is located just a 10-minute drive from...More
Glanworth Castle And Dominican Friary
Churches And Settlements
Though small, the village of Glanworth is home to impressive ruins. Found just 10km northwest of Fermoy, County Cork, the village boasts a 13th-century castle that belonged to the Roche family, which...More
Creevelea Friary
Churches And Settlements
Built in 1508, the Friary's well preserved ruins stand in romantic settings beside the River Bonet. In the ruins is a carving of Saint Francis preaching to the birds. It is located 16km south east of...More
Cathair Deargain
Churches And Settlements
Restored by the Office of Public Works, Cathair Deargain is a fortified homestead of the kind used by ruling families in the early Christian period. The homestead, near Ballydavid County Kerry,...More
Ballymoney Old Church Graveyard
Churches And Settlements
The Church Tower, recently restored with the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund, has been the symbol of the region for many years and features on the Borough Coat of Arms. Surrounding it are the graves...More
Action Outdoors
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Corcomroe Cistercian Abbey
Churches And Settlements
Located in County Clare near Bell Harbour, Corcomroe Cistercian Abbey is thought to have been founded by Donal Mor O'Brien in 1182, or possibly by his son, who brought monks from Inishlounaght around...More
St Patrick's Cathedral
Churches And Settlements
St. Patrick’s Cathedral dates from 1220 and since then the house of worship has been one of Dublin City’s most prominent landmarks. The cathedral is named in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, who is...More
Lackagh Old Church & stone carving
Churches And Settlements
This church probably dates to the early seventeenth century but almost certainly is on the site of earlier Early Christian Period and medieval churches. There is a stone carving in the graveyard to...More
Hill of Slane
Churches And Settlements
A well preserved tower is to be found among the ruins of a Franciscan monastery, dating from 1512, itself built on site of a monastery founded by St. Erc, a follower of St. Patrick. The ruins of a...More
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