Symbol of Ages: The Tau Cross
The cross is, of course, an immediately recognisable symbol within both secular and religious groups. However, not many of us are familiar with the...
Jerpoint Abbey and its Cistercian Monks
Jerpoint Abbey is located just over two and half kilometres west of Thomastown in County Kilkenny, and is an important national monument, which has...
The Treaty Stone of Limerick
The Treaty Stone in Limerick, widely believed to be the setting for the signing of the Treaty of Limerick, is hugely significant in Irish...
Conserving Killilagh Church and Doolin’s Historic Monuments
The parish of Killilagh is located in the north-west corner of the Barony of Corcomroe in County Clare, Ireland.
A small and sparsely populated parish,...
Corcomroe Abbey: Medieval Wonder
Corcomroe Abbey is a wonderful example of a quintessentially Irish monastery that was once lived in by Cistercians (also known as Trappist) monks.
These impressive...
Augustinian Marvel: Kells Priory
Set in a wonderfully picturesque setting next to the King's River, in the heart of the lush County Kilkenny, Kells Priory is without doubt...
The Ogham Stones in Seskinan Church and nearby Stone Row
The medieval Seskinan Church (Seskinan meaning 'little sedgy moor') in the ancient Sliabh gCua region of County Waterford has lain in ruins for centuries.
This...
Kilree Monastic Site, Round Tower and High Cross
It is thought the Kilree Monastic Site, with its medieval church, distinctive round tower and high cross dates back as far as the sixth...
Medieval Wonder: The Cantwell Fada at Kilfane Church
Kilfane Church houses the astonishing Cantwell Fada.
The word Kilfane is believed to derive from Saint Pháin or Chill Pháin and the Church dates from the thirteenth...
The Cistercian Monastery of Mount Melleray
The original Cistercian Monastery was founded in 1098 and took its name from its location - the town of Cîteaux near Dijon.
The founding fathers...
