Sacred Sites in Ireland

Below is an illustrated index of the sacred sites and religious places in Ireland profiled so far on Sacred Destinations, listed in alphabetical order by name. Please note this list is far from comprehensive - many more great sites remain to be added. You can also view these sites on an interactive map.

Featured Sites in Ireland Rock of Cashel County Tipperary These striking hilltop ruins include a 12th-century royal chapel, cathedral and round tower, plus some fine high crosses in the churchyard. Mt. Croagh Patrick County Mayo Each year, a million pilgrims and visitors make the trek to the top of this holy mountain to pray, do penance, or just enjoy the spectacular views. Monasterboice County Louth This ancient monastic site includes a large cemetery, two ruined churches, a tall round tower and two of the finest high crosses in Ireland.

All Sites in Ireland (View on Map) Christ Church Cathedral Dublin Clonmacnoise County Offaly Dowth County Meath Gallarus Oratory County Kerry Glendalough County Wicklow Hill of Tara County Meath Knock Shrine Knock Knowth County Meath Mellifont Abbey County Louth Monasterboice County Louth Mt. Croagh Patrick County Mayo Newgrange County Meath Riasc Monastic Settlement County Kerry Rock of Cashel County Tipperary Skellig Michael County Kerry St. Audoen's Church Dublin St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral Dublin St. Michan's Church Dublin St. Patrick's Cathedral Dublin Trinity College Dublin

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