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 Newgrange County Meath This great tomb-temple dates from 3200 BC, a thousand years before Stonehenge was built. It is astronomically aligned and includes some fascinating ancient rock art. Glendalough County Wicklow This ancient monastic settlement in a spectacular natural setting was founded by St. Kevin, a hermit monk (d.618). Its extensive ruins include several churches and a graceful round tower. 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.

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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