From its founding in the 6thC, Glendalough monastery flourished for 600 years as a major centre of spiritual learning for all Europe. This dedication can still be felt.
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Gougane Barra, a wild isolated settlement where St Finbarr founded a monastery in the 6th century.
Kells, Co. Meath, is best known for being the home of the Book of Kells, taken there for safety from Scotland during Viking raids.