Glendalough is just south of Dublin and a very popular
destination for day-trippers. Despite this the site has a very
tangible spirituality that can be experienced whilst standing
amidst the remains of the monastic settlement. The Gaelic name
translates to 'valley of the two... see full details
Nine miles (14km) south of Dublin, the Martello Tower is one of
34 towers built in 1804 to protect Ireland against a possible
Napoleonic naval invasion. The tower was demilitarised in the 1860s
and is now home to the James Joyce Museum. In... see full details
Situated in Shannonbridge, west of Dublin in County Offaly,
Clonmacnoise is Ireland's most important monastic site. Founded by
Saint Ciaran in the 6th century on the banks of the River Shannon
it includes the ruins of a cathedral, eight churches (10th-13th
century), two round... see full details