In Ireland, one of the hidden gems you can ... First, we are going to head to the monastic site of Glendalough. Glendalough ...

But Ireland is a long way from Missouri ... of Kevin says that he walked to Rome to ask the Pope to make his monastery at Glendalough a special place of pilgrimage,” says McKenzie.

Ancient hill in Ireland where tourists have a ... but it will take you around the scenic lower lake. Glendalough is also home to fascinating monastic history, something you can learn about ...

Opens in new window ] Bullaun stones were associated with many early Christian church sites within Ireland ... who founded the monastery at Glendalough in the 6th century. The legend says a ...

And I was in luck: My search brought me to An Nead, or The Nest, situated just down the road from the Glendalough visitor center. The only way to get there was by car. While it was stressful ...