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School Tours around Ireland focussing on Churches
| Name | Detail |
|---|---|
Hill Of Tara .jpg) | Though best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara has been an important site since the late Stone Age when a passage-tomb was constructed there. Tara was at the height of its power as a political and religious centre in the early centuries after Christ. Attractions include an audio-visual show and guided tours of the site.
w: www.heritageireland.ie Navan, Co Meath (046 9025903) |
.jpg) | A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. Attractions include an audio-visual show and exhibitions
w: www.heritageireland.ie Cashel, Co Tipperary (062 61437) |
St Audoen's Church .jpg) |
Sited in the heart of the walled medieval city, St. Audoen's Church is the only remaining medieval parish church in Dublin. It is dedicated to St. Ouen the 7th century bishop of Rouen and patron saint of Normandy.
The Guild Chapel of St. Anne houses an exhibition on the importance of St. Audeon's Church in the life of the medieval city.
Visitors will be able to see the part of the church still in use by the Church of Ireland as a parish church. They can also view the recently restored 17th century memorials to the Sparke and Duff families and the 15th century effigal tomb to Baron Portlester and his wife. Cornmarket High Street, Dublin 8 (01 677088) |
| Ardfert Cathedral | Ardfert, Co Kerry (066 7134711) |
| Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery | Carrowmore, Co Sligo (071 9161534) |
| Clonmacnoise | Shannonbridge, Co Offaly (090 9674195) |
| Drumcliffe Church & Visitor Centre | Drumcliffe, Co Sligo (071 9144956) |
| Dunbrody Abbey | Dunbrody, Campile, Co Wexford (051 388603) |
| Ennis Friary | Abbey St, Ennis, Co Clare (065 6829100) |
| Glendalough Visitor Centre | Glendalough, Co Wicklow (0404 45325) |
| Holycross Abbey | Thurles, Co Tipperary (0504 43241) |
| Jerpoint Abbey | Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny (056 7724623) |
| Muckross Friary | Killarney National Park, Killarney, Co Kerry (065 31440) |
| Old Mellifont Abbey | Tullyallen, Drogheda, Co. Louth (041 9826459) |
| Scattery Island Centre | Kilrush, Co Clare (065 6829100) |
| Sligo Abbey | Abbey Street, Sligo (071 9146406) |
| St Mary's Abbey | Mary's Abbey St Meetinghouse Lane, Dublin 1 (01 8721290) |
| St Mary's Visitors Centre | Gowran, Kilkenny (056 7726894) |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | St Patrick's Close, Dublin 8 (01 4539472) |
| Tintern Abbey | Saltmills, New Ross, Co Wexford (051 562650) |