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Kenmare Kommunale Distrikt

Historiske religiøse steder i Kenmare Kommunale Distrikt

Historic Religious Sites

This collection explores the ecclesiastical heritage of County Kerry and West Cork, ranging from the dry-stone corbelled architecture of the early Christian Gallarus Oratory to the Romanesque carvings at Kilmalkedar. The list features 19th-century Gothic Revival churches and the coastal ruins of Derrynane Abbey, situated on a tidal island. These sites reflect Ireland's transition from early monasticism to medieval parish life, set against the rugged backdrop of the Dingle and Iveragh Peninsulas.

Historic Religious Sites — Kort
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A

Gallarus Oratory

The Gallarus Oratory (Irish: Séipéilín Ghallarais, Gallarus being interpreted as either 'rocky headland' or 'house or shelter for foreigner…
Joël Putois / CC-BY-SA
B

Kilmalkedar Church

A 12th-century Romanesque church featuring a carved doorway and the 'Alphabet Stone.' It served as a significant stop on the Saint's Road pilgrimage route.
Stephen Murphy / CC BY-SA 4.0
C

Kilmalkedar Early Christian Ecclesiastic Site

Kilmalkedar is a medieval ecclesiastical site and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.
D

Gougane Barra Oratory

Also known as St. Finbarr's Oratory, this 19th-century chapel sits on a small island in Lake Gougane Barra, the site of a 6th-century monastery.
E

Saint James' Church of Ireland

Located in Dingle, this church stands on a 13th-century foundation dedicated to St. James of Compostela. It is known for its acoustic quality and hosting local cultural events.
Peter Theis / CC-BY-SA
F

Holy Cross Church

A 19th-century Gothic Revival church in Kenmare featuring elaborate wood carvings, stained glass windows, and a Pugin-influenced architectural design.
G

Derrynane Abbey

Ruins of a 6th-century monastic site on Abbey Island. It contains the 18th-century tomb of Mary O'Connell and is accessible from the mainland during low tide.
H

Abbey of the Holy Cross

15th-century Augustinian ruins located near Cahersiveen, featuring a well-preserved nave and chancel overlooking the water.
I

Saint Brendan's Well

A traditional holy well and shrine dedicated to St. Brendan the Navigator, situated on the coast and used as a site for prayer and pilgrimage.
J

Portmagee Church

A 19th-century Catholic church serving the village of Portmagee, often visited by pilgrims and travelers heading toward the Skellig Islands.
Gallarus Oratory
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Kilmalkedar Church
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Kilmalkedar Early Christian Ecclesiastic Site

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