An adjacent church

Built by one of Ireland's numerous saints. The interiors of the ruins are used as cemeteries to this day.

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July 1st 2010
We got up late. Should we go to The Burren? Nope, we did not have enough time for that. So we punted. We then decided to go to Quin and see the ruins of an old abbey and visit Knappapogue Castle. I made a hearty breakfast and we hit the road taking a route that follows the coast along the Shannon estuary. Along the way I stopped at a bridge to take some photos and there was an older gentlema ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Clare

Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more

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