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Muckross Abbey
Amid the woodland of Killarney National Park, Muckross Abbey reveals its roofless walls, vaulted cloister and a striking ancient yew growing at the centre…
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The Bective abbey
Bective abbey (mainistir Bleightí in Irish Gaelic) is an Irish Cistercian abbey in County Meath, Ireland. Built in 1147, it's one of the country's…
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St Fionan’s Monastery
The monastic village of Skellig Michael refers to an ancient religious settlement on theisland of Skellig Michael in Ireland. Perched in one of Ireland's…
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Ballintubber Abbey
In the verdant landscape of County Mayo, stands a church over 800 years old! This is Ballintubber Abbey, a church built in 1216. Known…
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Derrynane Abbey
Derrynane Abbey is a ruined abbey located on the Ring of Kerry circuit in Ireland. The building is located exactly on the island of…
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Cong Abbey
Located in the picturesque village of Cong, on the border between counties Mayo and Galway, lies Cong Abbey, one of Ireland's most outstanding examples…
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Sherkin Island Abbey
Sherkin Island Abbey is a remarkable historic site located on Sherkin Island. Founded in the 15th century, this Franciscan abbey is known for its…
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Na Seacht d’Teampaill (Seven Churches)
Located on the island of Inishmore, in the heart of the Aran Islands, Na Seacht d'Teampaill, also known as Seven Churches, is no ordinary…
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Black Hag
Looking for a unique place that's little-known to tourists? We recommend Black Hag, an Irish medieval abbey located 3km from the village of Shanagolden…
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