Irish abbeys and monasteries

Irish abbeys and monasteries

La Corcomroe Abbey - Mark Carthy

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Glendalough - ©Fáilte Ireland
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muckross abbey 3
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A beautiful ruined abbey. Its architecture is remarkable.
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Bective abbey - © Rubende Antonio
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Bective abbey is a magnificent Irish abbey. Gothic in style, it was used as a film location for The Last Duel and Braveheart.
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skellig michael st fionans monastery

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The only remains of the island of Skellig Michael! A magical place, transporting you back to medieval Irish history!
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clonmacnoise
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A mythical and renowned monastery, where the surrounding ruins are full of charm!
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La Ballintubber Abbey

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Ballintubber Abbey is an 800-year-old church still in use! Located in Ireland, it has survived centuries of violence.
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Rock of Cashel - ©Waterford County Council


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A remarkable historical and religious site. The largest medieval complex in Ireland!
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corcomroe abbey 1 1
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A 13th-century Irish abbey in the heart of the Burren!
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glenstal abbey
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Less than 30 minutes from Limerick lies Glenstal Abbey, an Irish monastery set in an estate where nature reigns supreme. A place not to be missed!
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Irish abbeys and monasteries

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