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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Wicklow County, Glendalough monastery. St Kevin's Kitchen church.
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  • Clonmacnoise, replica of the North Cross. In the back the O'Rourcke's roundtower and the Shannon river. Only the shaft and base survives. In the back the O'Rourcke's Tower and the Shannon river. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by St Ciarán and became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Buncrana, the scenic Grianan of Aileach fortress on the top of a hill. In the oldest times was Dagda's god sanctuary, after a O'Neill chieftains stronghold.
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  • Buncrana, the scenic Grianan of Aileach fortress on the top of a hill. In the oldest times was Dagda's god sanctuary, after a O'Neill chieftains stronghold.
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  • Dingle peninsula. The Gallarus Oratory, a finest exemple of Christian architecture, with a roof like a ship hull.
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  • Burren, Kilmacduagh monastery.
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  • Burren, Kilmacduagh monastery.
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  • Domenican Priory of Kilmallock, founded 1291 a.C.
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  • Domenican Priory of Kilmallock, founded 1291 a.C.
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  • Domenican Priory of Kilmallock.
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  • abbey near Cashel
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  • Rock of Cashel. A splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached.
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  • Mayo County. Burishoole Abbey ruins near Newport. Like others Irish monasteries has been destroyed by Cromwell’s army.
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  • Dingle peninsula: Fahan prehistoric village near Slea Head
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  • Clonmacnois, County Offaly. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaor. The strategic location of the monastery helped it become a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many of the high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Tory Island harbour. The Tau Cross, one of the two survived in all Ireland, is what remains of the monastery founded by St Columba.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the South Cross.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, The North Cross. Only the shaft and base survives. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaor. The strategic location of the monastery helped it become a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many of the high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures with wikings warriors. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, view from the cathedral of Temple Finghin with a fully intact round belltower. In the back the Shannon river.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by St Ciarán and became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnois, replica of the Cross of the Scriptures. In the back the cathedral (left) and the Temole Doolin. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnois, County Offaly.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Burren, Kilmacduagh monastery near Gort, obne of the most important monastic complex of Ireland.
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  • Burren, Kilmacduagh monastery near Gort, one of the most important monastic complex of Ireland.
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  • Clonmacnoise, The North Cross. Only the shaft and base survives. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by St Ciarán and became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Sligo, Parke's Castle sul Lough Gill.
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  • Dunluce Castle, a ruined medieval castle located  in County Antrim between Portballintrae and Portrush.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the north door of the cathedral (1450s). Above the doorway are sculptures of Sts. Dominic, Patrick and Francis.replica of the Cross of the Sculptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the north door of the cathedral (1450s). Above the doorway are sculptures of Sts. Dominic (photo), Patrick and Francis.replica of the Cross of the Sculptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the cathedral.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, view of Temple Finghin with a fully intact round belltower. In the background the Shannon river. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnois, County Offaly. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Dingle peninsula. The Gallarus Oratory, a finest exemple of Christian architecture, with a roof like a ship hull.
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  • Dingle peninsula. The Gallarus Oratory, a finest exemple of Christian architecture, with a roof like a ship hull.
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  • Dingle peninsula. The Gallarus Oratory, a finest exemple of Christian architecture, with a roof like a ship hull.
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  • Dingle peninsula. Kilmalkedar monastery, an ogham stone. Ogham is an Early Medieval alphabet used primarily to write the Old Irish language. Founded in the seventh century, Kilmakedar is located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry and is spread out over ten acres. The site contains a church, ogham stone, oratory, sundial, several cross-inscribed slabs, and two houses. It includes structures built in the Early Christian era through ones built in the fifteenth century. Although primarily a Christian site, it includes some pagan elements. Supposedly, it was founded by Saint Maolcethair, son of the King of Ulster, who died at this site in 636. He chose it because of its proximity to Mount Brandon, a pre-Christian religious symbol, and the pilgrim’s track which leads to Mount Brandon passes through Kilmalkedar.
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  • Dingle peninsula. Kilmalkedar monastery, founded in the seventh century, is located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry and is spread out over ten acres.  The site contains a church, ogham stone, oratory, sundial, several cross-inscribed slabs, and two houses.  It includes structures built in the Early Christian era through ones built in the fifteenth century.  Although primarily a Christian site, it includes some pagan elements.  Supposedly, it was founded by Saint Maolcethair, son of the King of Ulster, who died at this site in 636.  He chose it because of its proximity to Mount Brandon, a pre-Christian religious symbol, and the pilgrim’s track which leads to Mount Brandon passes through Kilmalkedar. ogham stone. Ogham is is an Early Medieval alphabet used primarily to write the Old Irish language,.Founded in the seventh century, Kilmakedar is located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry and is spread out over ten acres.  The site contains a church, ogham stone, oratory, sundial, several cross-inscribed slabs, and two houses.  It includes structures built in the Early Christian era through ones built in the fifteenth century.  Although primarily a Christian site, it includes some pagan elements.  Supposedly, it was founded by Saint Maolcethair, son of the King of Ulster, who died at this site in 636.  He chose it because of its proximity to Mount Brandon, a pre-Christian religious symbol, and the pilgrim’s track which leads to Mount Brandon passes through Kilmalkedar.
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  • Dingle peninsula. Kilmalkedar monastery, founded in the seventh century, is located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry and is spread out over ten acres.  The site contains a church, ogham stone, oratory, sundial, several cross-inscribed slabs, and two houses.  It includes structures built in the Early Christian era through ones built in the fifteenth century.  Although primarily a Christian site, it includes some pagan elements.  Supposedly, it was founded by Saint Maolcethair, son of the King of Ulster, who died at this site in 636.  He chose it because of its proximity to Mount Brandon, a pre-Christian religious symbol, and the pilgrim’s track which leads to Mount Brandon passes through Kilmalkedar. ogham stone. Ogham is is an Early Medieval alphabet used primarily to write the Old Irish language,.Founded in the seventh century, Kilmakedar is located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry and is spread out over ten acres.  The site contains a church, ogham stone, oratory, sundial, several cross-inscribed slabs, and two houses.  It includes structures built in the Early Christian era through ones built in the fifteenth century.  Although primarily a Christian site, it includes some pagan elements.  Supposedly, it was founded by Saint Maolcethair, son of the King of Ulster, who died at this site in 636.  He chose it because of its proximity to Mount Brandon, a pre-Christian religious symbol, and the pilgrim’s track which leads to Mount Brandon passes through Kilmalkedar.
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  • Dingle peninsula. Riasc Monastic Settlement, the ruins of a 6th-century monastery. The Mainistir Riaisc is home to at least 10 cross-inscribed slabs, the most impressive of which is the Reask Stone decorated with spiral designs and carved with the initials DNE, short for the Latin Domine ("Lord").
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  • Dingle peninsula: Fahan prehistoric village near Slea Head
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  • Dingle peninsula. The Gallarus Oratory, a finest exemple of Christian architecture, with a roof like a ship hull.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The High Cross with St Tolla's image.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The High Cross with St Tolla's image.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The High Cross with St Tolla's image.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The High Cross with St Tolla's image.
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  • Kilfenora cathedral, sculpture of a bishop.
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  • Kilfenora cathedral, sculpture of a bishop.
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  • Kilfenora cathedral,
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  • Kilfenora cathedral, the transept with the "Doorty Cross".
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  • Kilfenora cathedral, the transept with the "Doorty Cross".
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  • Kilfenora cathedral, the transept with the "Doorty Cross".
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  • Burren, Kilmacduagh monastery near Gort, obne of the most important monastic complex of Ireland.
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  • Burren, Kilmacduagh monastery near Gort, obne of the most important monastic complex of Ireland.
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  • Caherconnell Fort is an ancient and exceptionally well-preserved Celtic stone ringfort (500 to 1500 CE) in the Burren.<br />
From summer 2010, Caherconnell has been home to an archaeological field school where students can learn archaeological techniques from leading archaeologists
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  • Caherconnell Fort is an ancient and exceptionally well-preserved Celtic stone ringfort (500 to 1500 CE) in the Burren.<br />
From summer 2010, Caherconnell has been home to an archaeological field school where students can learn archaeological techniques from leading archaeologists
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  • Caherconnell Fort is an ancient and exceptionally well-preserved Celtic stone ringfort (500 to 1500 CE) in the Burren.<br />
From summer 2010, Caherconnell has been home to an archaeological field school where students can learn archaeological techniques from leading archaeologists
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  • Caherconnell Fort is an ancient and exceptionally well-preserved Celtic stone ringfort (500 to 1500 CE) in the Burren.<br />
From summer 2010, Caherconnell has been home to an archaeological field school where students can learn archaeological techniques from leading archaeologists
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  • Domenican Priory of Kilmallock, founded 1291 a.C.
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  • Domenican Priory of Kilmallock, founded 1291 a.C.
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  • Domenican Priory of Kilmallock, founded 1291 a.C.
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  • Domenican Priory of Kilmallock, founded 1291 a.C.
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  • Domenican Priory of Kilmallock, founded 1291 a.C.
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  • Domenican Priory of Kilmallock, founded 1291 a.C.
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  • Domenican Priory of Kilmallock, founded 1291 a.C.
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  • Domenican Priory of Kilmallock, founded 1291 a.C.
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  • Cahir Castle, one of the most important Irish castles, utilised also as set for the Excalibur movie.
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  • Rock of Cashel: a splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached.
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  • Rock of Cashel: a splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached.
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  • Rock of Cashel: a splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached.
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  • Rock of Cashel: a splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached.
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  • Rock of Cashel: a splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached.
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  • Rock of Cashel: a splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached.
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  • Rock of Cashel: a splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached. Mac Cormack's king chapel.
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  • Rock of Cashel: a splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached. Mac Cormack's king chapel.
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  • Rock of Cashel: a splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached. Mac Cormack's king chapel.
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  • St Canice's cathedral, the most important church of the city.
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  • St Canice's cathedral, the most important church of the city.
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  • St Canice's cathedral, the most important church of the city.
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  • St Canice's cathedral, the most important church of the city.
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  • St Canice's cathedral, the most important church of the city.
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  • Rothe House, the most important historical mansion.
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