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Irish holy sites

  • 18-05-2013 6:05pm
    #1
    Geomy
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    What your favourite holy Irish site ?

    For peace, closeness to god and tranquility....

    Im not religious but I love those old Churches in the Burren and the likes of St Bridget's well,on the road from Liscannor to Doolin via the cliffs....


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  • #2
    lmaopml
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    I like Croagh Patrick when it's not particularly during a season - but ordinary time. I like the people and sharing their life stories - they often put me to shame to be honest, and I love the 'notion' of the pilgrimage.....it is not modern and not particularly old and certainly not superficial - I like it.


  • #3
    Popular Hardback
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    For peace, closeness to god and tranquility....

    Mass and Holy communion with God, also Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

    But if it has to be a specific place, it's Knock


  • #4
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    Old St Marys Church, Clonmel. Either to sit and contemplate or have a stroll in the grounds. It's steeped in history.


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    J C
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    Anywhere two or more Christians are gathered together in Jesus Christ's name is great, by me.


  • #6
    Benny_Cake
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    I'd have to say Glendalough - I know there are probably places that are far more special along the west coast, but it's 45 minutes away from me and I go hiking there a good bit so it wins out for me. Aside from the ruins of the monastic city, if you're prepared to slog it up to the Spink, the view of the ruins and the Upper Lake is magic. It's best enjoyed on a weekday, there have been some sunny Saturdays when I felt distinctly unholy after being unable to find somewhere to park.

    One place I'd really like to get to is Skellig Michael. What those monks achieved simply by being able to live there was nothing short of extraordinary.


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