Wicklow Mountains
Saint Kevin's Monastery
Saint Kevin's Monastery
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May rains fall softly upon your fields . . .
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Down in the valley, valley so low, lies the beautiful grounds of dear Glendalough...
Glendalough
Glendalough means valley of the two lakes. Nestled between these lakes is a secluded monastery founded by St. Kevin in the sixth century.
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Still your mind
Open all your senses Step into this magical monastery Founded by Saint Kevin During the 6th century |
To enter the inner monastery you walk beneath the double arches pictured above. There you will find a round tower, St. Kevin's church, St. Kieran's Church, priests' house, and St. Kevin's Cross (pictured below).
The Round Tower
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St. Kevin's Cross
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Scroll over gallery picture to read hidden captions . . .
A poem by Seamus Heaney describes St. Kevin holding out his hand
so that blackbirds could build their nest there. St. Kevin stayed in this stance until the baby blackbirds hatched and flew away.
This is one of the offsprings from St. Kevin's nest.
