SACRED PLACES in Ireland’s county LONGFORD
Ardagh (Brí Leith / Ardagh Hill and Cathedral Site): Originally a pre-Christian place of worship linked to the Tuatha Dé…
SACRED PLACES in Ireland’s county MAYO
Croagh Patrick (The Reek): This conical mountain, rising 764 metres above Clew Bay, has been a sacred site for over…
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SACRED PLACES in Ireland’s county TYRONE
Clogher (Clogher Cathedral and Hillfort site): One of Ireland’s oldest ecclesiastical sites, Clogher was a…
SACRED PLACES in Ireland’s county WATERFORD
Ardmore Monastic Site (St Declan’s Monastery): This coastal monastic complex is Ireland’s oldest Christian settlement,…
SACRED PLACES in Ireland’s county WESTMEATH
Fore (Fobhair): This remarkable monastic village, known as the “Town of the Seven Wonders,” centres…
SACRED PLACES in Ireland’s county WEXFORD
St Iberius’ Church, Wexford town: This historic church in the heart of Wexford town is…
SACRED PLACES in Ireland’s county WICKLOW
Glendalough (Gleann Dá Loch): One of Ireland’s most celebrated early monastic settlements, founded in the…
SACRED PLACES in Ireland’s county ARMAGH
Ballybarrack Holy Well (near Armagh city): A lesser-known but locally significant holy well with traditions…
SACRED PLACES in Ireland’s county CARLOW
Old Leighlin Cathedral (St Laserian’s Cathedral) marks the site of a major early medieval monastery…
SACRED PLACES in Ireland’s county CAVAN
County Cavan: Ireland’s county Cavan is a haven of lakes and rolling hills, with the…