Ross Errily Friary

The Ross Errilly Friary is a medieval Franciscan friary located about a mile to the northwest of Headford, County Galway.  It is a National Monument and among the best-preserved… Read more Ross Errily Friary

Oranmore Castle

Oranmore Castle was likely built by the Earl of Clanricarde between the 13th and 15th centuries and possibly on the… Read more Oranmore Castle

Kells Priory

Kells Priory is one of the largest and most impressive medieval structures in Ireland.  This Augustine priory is located beside… Read more Kells Priory

Kilmacduagh

Kilmacduagh Monastery is about  5 km south and west of Gort in County Galway, Ireland.  The monastery contains a round tower, which has a noticeable lean of… Read more Kilmacduagh

Kilkenny

Built on the banks of the River Nore, Kilkenny is located in southeastern Ireland and is a popular tourist destination… Read more Kilkenny

Jerpoint Abbey

Jerpoint Abbey, founded in 1180, is a Cistercian ruins near Thomastown in County Kilkenny.  The abbey was probably constructed on… Read more Jerpoint Abbey

Hore Abbey

Hore Abbey, sometimes called St. Mary’s, is the ruins of a former Cistercian monastery indirectly adjacent to the Rock of… Read more Hore Abbey

Dunguaire Castle

Dunguaire Castle is probably one of the most photographed castles in Ireland.  I know when I was doing research for… Read more Dunguaire Castle

Clare Abbey

Located in County Clare in Ennis, the site is situated on the end of an ancient pilgrim path which ran… Read more Clare Abbey

Rock of Cashel

The Rock of Cashel, a spectacular group of Medieval buildings, was traditionally the seat of the Kings of Munster for… Read more Rock of Cashel