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Saint Marcartins Cathedral
Churches And Settlements
The cathedral is a site of great historic interest being inextricably linked to the great families of Fermanaghand many notable church men. It is also the site of the Regimental Chapel of the...More
Monasterboice
Churches And Settlements
In the 5th century, St Buite founded a monastic community near Drogheda in County Louth and today, it is home to an impressive collection of ruins. On the site, visitors can discover an old graveyard,...More
Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage
Churches And Settlements
A place of ancient history, Patrick's sacred mountain, and a rich vein of archaeological heritage, Croagh Patrick is situated five miles from the picturesque town of Westport in County Mayo, and the...More
Lea Castle
Churches And Settlements
The remnants of a great Norman castle built in 1260 by William de Vesey. It changed hands many times during its violent history, for example, it was burned by the O'Dempseys in 1284, rebuilt by de...More
Tullynakill Church
Churches And Settlements
Ruins of a 15th century church with 17th century additions. Simple gabled building within walled graveyard, walls of split rubble with filled joints. Remains of doorway with semi circular arched head....More
Church of the Resurrection Blarney
Churches And Settlements
Found in Blarney, County Cork, the Church of the Resurrection is the oldest building still in use on The Square, the green in the centre of town. The house of worship was constructed in 1776 for the...More
Castle Rheban
Churches And Settlements
Visitors can find the remains of Castle Rheban just 3km from Athy in County Kildare. The castle was built after the arrival of the Anglo-Normans, when the Irish social structures were changed and the...More
Saint Lurach's Church
Churches And Settlements
The town of Maghera is a site of religious significance from ancient times. The present day ruins of St. Lurach's Church date back to the 10th Century and it stands on the 6th Century monastery...More
Church Island on Lough Beg
Nature and Wildlife
Church Island is a small island on Lough Beg - 1.5 miles from Bellaghy. On a visit to the island you will discover the ruins of an old church with no spire! The spire was built beside the church for...More
Costello Chapel
Churches And Settlements
The Costello Memorial Chapel in Carrick-On-Shannon is the 2nd smallest chapel in the world. It was built in the 19th century by Costello in memory of his wife. Husband and wife now rest side by side...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
Christ Church Cathedral
Churches And Settlements
Christ Church Cathedral is Dublin's oldest building, a leading visitor attraction and a place of pilgrimage for almost 1,000 years. Renowned for its beauty, architecture and exquisite floor tiles, it...More
Kilmacduagh Cathedral Churches And Round Tower
Churches And Settlements
Near the town of Gort in County Galway, St Colman founded the Kilmacduagh Monastery in the 7th century. The site boasts a fine collection of churches and a well preserved but leaning round tower that...More
The Skellig Islands - Na Scealga
Churches And Settlements
The Skellig Islands, Skellig Michael and Small Skellig, stand aloof in the Atlantic Ocean some 13km southwest of Valentia Island, County Kerry. From any angle, or from any vantage point on the nearby...More
Saint Brigids Well
Churches And Settlements
Saint Brigids Well is an ancient spring in Mullingar, County Westmeath, traditionally associated with Saint Brigid. A path of stones representing the Stations of the Cross leads to a small stone...More
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