Bishop James Doyle, a staunch advocate of Catholic freedom in Ireland, built this attractive church in 1883. It features many remarkable stained glass windows and original pieces of furniture such as the bishop’s chair and stalls.
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Cathedral of the Assumption
St. Brigid’s Cathedral
On the grounds of this 12th and 19th century Norman church, it is believed that the Celts worshipped their goddess Brigid. Over the centuries, with the arrival of Christianity, St. Brigid, Viking pillagers and national conflicts, it evolved into…
Jerpoint Abbey
This Cistercian monastery, built in the late 12th century, is one of the finest monastic heritage sites in all of Ireland because it is so remarkably well preserved. The intact worship areas and living quarters reveal an authentic glimpse…
Adare Village
Situated along the banks of the River Maigue, this picturesque little village provides a truly enjoyable experience for all visitors. It features pretty thatched cottages, medieval churches covered in ivy, and gardens blooming in a variety of colors. Although…
Ardagh Village
St. Patrick first came to this town, whose Gaelic name Ard Archadh means the “high field”, in the fifth century. He established Ardagh as the name of the diocese, chose St. Mel to be its first Bishop, and founded…
Monasterboice
Now vacant and serene, this site was once a busy monastery. Visitors come mostly to see its exquisite High Crosses, which rank among the most impressive in Ireland. They also come to enjoy the peace and quiet, and take…
Knock Marian Shrine
More than one million pilgrims visit the world famous Marian shrine at Knock each year. A peaceful place of prayer and meditation, it has been the site of many miracle claims since 1879, when a group of fifteen local…
Hill of Tara
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During the era before the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, the Hill of Tara was the focal point of the tribes for celebration and dispute settlement. Every year at this seat of the High Kings, a huge banquet known…
Kells
The town of Kells was originally known as Ceannus Mor, meaning “Great Residence”. Founded as a monastic settlement by St Columcille in the 6th century, it is widely known as the place where the famous Book of Kells was…
Mount Melleray Abbey
When a group of Cistercian monks were expelled from France in the early 1800s, they travelled to this barren wilderness at the foot of the Knockmealdown mountains in County Waterford, and built Ireland’s first post-reformation monastery. Over the years,…