Ireland Historical Pictures

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Enjoy quiet reflection at this ancient spiritual place that has housed religious tradition amid peaceful woodlands since the Neolithic period.

The air is perfumed with rose varieties blooming in this peaceful retreat, a perfect place to catch up with Tralee’s literary greats.

St. Patrick\'s Cathedral in Dublin was built in the 13th Century to honour St. Patrick, who is, of course, the patron saint of Ireland. It is the main cathedral of the Church of Ireland, the Anglican communion.

Explore a Neolithic tomb, walk along rocky cliffs as waves crash below or just enjoy a laugh with the locals in this long-inhabited island nation.

St. Patrick\'s Cathedral in Dublin was built in the 13th Century to honour St. Patrick, who is, of course, the patron saint of Ireland. It is the main cathedral of the Church of Ireland, the Anglican communion.

Explore a Neolithic tomb, walk along rocky cliffs as waves crash below or just enjoy a laugh with the locals in this long-inhabited island nation.

Enjoy quiet reflection at this ancient spiritual place that has housed religious tradition amid peaceful woodlands since the Neolithic period.

Shannon is a new town in County Clare, Ireland, situated on the estuary of the River Shannon which gives it its name. Home to Shannon Airport, it lies halfway between the city of Limerick, in County Limerick, and Ennis, the county town of County Clare, and is thus conveniently located for visiting both counties.

Enjoy quiet reflection at this ancient spiritual place that has housed religious tradition amid peaceful woodlands since the Neolithic period.

Discover centuries of history as you walk the medieval corridors of this ruined abbey and see stone tomb carvings, a preserved cloister and a high altar.

Admire the dramatic neo-Gothic façade, listen to the chimes of a huge carillon and spot a series of intricate carvings at this 19th-century hillside cathedral.

Admire the dramatic neo-Gothic façade, listen to the chimes of a huge carillon and spot a series of intricate carvings at this 19th-century hillside cathedral.

Colorful local birds fly above a busy working windmill that looks over a historic port from which many thousands left for better lives.

Enjoy quiet reflection at this ancient spiritual place that has housed religious tradition amid peaceful woodlands since the Neolithic period.

Enjoy quiet reflection at this ancient spiritual place that has housed religious tradition amid peaceful woodlands since the Neolithic period.

Enjoy quiet reflection at this ancient spiritual place that has housed religious tradition amid peaceful woodlands since the Neolithic period.

Residing in Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains National Park, the beguiling river valley village of Glendalough is situated on the site of a 6th century monastic settlement. A popular heritage site on the Wicklow Way, Glendalough is particularly renowned for its combination of medieval architecture and outstanding natural beauty.

Residing in Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains National Park, the beguiling river valley village of Glendalough is situated on the site of a 6th century monastic settlement. A popular heritage site on the Wicklow Way, Glendalough is particularly renowned for its combination of medieval architecture and outstanding natural beauty.

St. Patrick\'s Cathedral in Dublin was built in the 13th Century to honour St. Patrick, who is, of course, the patron saint of Ireland. It is the main cathedral of the Church of Ireland, the Anglican communion.

Admire the dramatic neo-Gothic façade, listen to the chimes of a huge carillon and spot a series of intricate carvings at this 19th-century hillside cathedral.