Glendalough- August 25, 2011

The Monastic Community was founded in Glendalough (Valley of the Two Lakes) in the 6th Century a.d., replacing a much older Druid religious center in the glen. In the 8th Century a.d. the Vikings raided the Monastic City here, but it was quickly rebuilt and remained in operation until the time of Henry VIII. In the valley are the two lakes, the monastic complex itself, medieval Irish graveyards, a waterfall, St Kevin's Cave, and the Holy Well of St Kevin.

St Kevin's Church at Glendalough

 The Monastic City at Glendalough