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Glendalough
 Glendalough ... monastery in Glendalough in the 6th century, and the valley became an important religious center. The ruins of several churches of the 11thNewest Review: ... English troops over-run the monastery in the same year, so there could be a link! Glendalough has a visitors centre. This is situated at the entrance. (bang opposite the carpark roundabout). It is an unobtrusive attractive building, it really doesnt affect the beauty of the place. There is an admission charge of 2.00 (punts) and 1.00 (punt) for children and students. It is totally ... more ... accessible for wheelchairs, and guide dogs are permitted. The centre has leafets, an audio-visual show 'Ireland of the Monasteries' (I cant comment on it because I didnt see it). ...more |
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Glendalough: BEAUTY BEYOND BELIEF (636 words)
by deanne - written on 15.05.01 (Very useful, 138 readings)
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The place: Glendalough or in Irish its 'Gleann Da Loch' which means Valley of the Two Lakes. It is situated in County Wicklow. It is approximately 51 km (32 miles) South West of Dublin. If you are driving, turn off the Dublin-Wexford N11 at Kilmacanogue and take the R755. The country roads are easy to navigate because there are not that many roads! Founded by St. Kevin in 498 (approx). Brief History on St. Kevin: He was born from a Leinster family. He was educated by monks. He later lived a hermits life in a cave (named St. Kevins Bed) located in the monastery he founded at Glendalough. He was said to have loved animals and ...
A Great day Out (244 words)
by Trixi - written on 10.01.01 (Useful, 136 readings)
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Glendalough Glendalough is situated in the Valley of the Wicklow mountains but is less than an hour away from Dublin (if my memory serves me right). Glendalough lies in a valley and is surrounded by woods. It has two lakes (the upper and lower lakes) but also is the setting for one of the earliest and most important Christian sites within Ireland (11th & 12th Century.) According to Irish legends St. Kevin sought refuge in a cave, overlooking the upper lake. A monastery sprung up around him and the remains of this site can still be seen near the lower lake. Visitors to Glendalough can see this site, enjoy a woodland walk with beautiful scenery and use ...
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