St. Kevin - a Man who rejected a life of Privilege to live as a Hermit : From a distance we see Glendalough monastery's round tower, a 30 m slender tower that has stood firmly in the ground here since the 8th century. Glendalough is famous for its monastic settlement and what remains here is a fine example of early Medieval Ireland. This historical medieval village is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park in the east of Ireland, some 80 km south of Dublin. Glendalough … [Read more...]
Tour Routes in Ireland
April 7, 2009 by
Where to go on your Irish trip A Suggested Route for a Comprehensive Irish Tour Ireland has more than enough places of interest to stand on its own as a tour destination, but it is often combined with England and/or Scotland in Europe tour itineraries. The following tour route is pretty comprehensive and would take around 21 days including a couple in Dublin, but you could do it faster (conceivably) or slower (preferably). Note: links to the towns go to photo albums … [Read more...]
