Holy Island

Holy Island

Holy Island is one of the most famous monastic sites in Ireland. Its many attractions include a well preserved Round Tower, the ruins of seven churches, high crosses, some of the earliest inscription bearing grave markers in the Irish language, a holy well, bullaun stones, a bargaining stone and much more.Holy Island has been a centre of pilgrimage for over twelve hundred years. There are daily trips to holy Island from Mountshannon.

(c) East Clare Heritage Centre

Holy Island
(c) East Clare Heritage Centre

Holy Island

Holy Island is one of the most famous monastic sites in Ireland. Its many attractions include a well preserved Round Tower, the ruins of seven churches, high crosses, some of the earliest inscription bearing grave markers in the Irish language, a holy well, bullaun stones, a bargaining stone and much more.Holy Island has been a centre of pilgrimage for over twelve hundred years. There are daily trips to holy Island from Mountshannon.

(c) East Clare Heritage Centre

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Holy Island is one of the most famous monastic sites in Ireland. Its many attractions include a well preserved Round Tower, the ruins of seven churches, high crosses, some of the earliest inscription bearing grave markers in the Irish language, a holy well, bullaun stones, a bargaining stone and much more.Holy Island has been a centre of pilgrimage for over twelve hundred years. There are daily trips to holy Island from Mountshannon.

Website: http://eastclareheritage.com/holy-island/

Address:

Holy Island,

Mountshannon,

County Clare

Contact: Gerard Madden

Telephone: +353 061-921615 / mobile 086-8749710

email: gerardmmadden@eircom.net