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Thin Places Mystical Tour of Ireland

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Thin Places Mystical Tour of · 1M ago

Corcomroe Abbey – Monastic Ruins in The Burren

County Clare is one the most visited areas on tours of Ireland, and the Burren is a worthy destination for any traveler to the West. The Poulnabrone Dolmen, ring forts and the  moonscape look of the Burren are what most … Continue reading →
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Thin Places Mystical Tour of · 5M ago

Newgrange – Meet Me Here at the Winter Solstice

Newgrange passage tomb in the Boyne Valley – County Meath, Ireland is the oldest, fully in-tact building in Ireland, and probably in western Europe. According to Mary Gibbons who offers excellent tours of Newgrange, the tomb dates back 5000 years, … Continue reading →
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Thin Places Mystical Tour of · 1Y ago

The Magic of Harry Clarke in Dingle

The Dingle Peninsula in Ireland’s south west corner is a magical place.  Everyone knows that.  But apart from the well-known sites like Slea Head, Gallarus Oratory, the Blasket Island, bee hive huts, and Mount Brandon there are hidden jewels often … Continue reading →
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Thin Places Mystical Tour of · 1Y ago

Uragh Stone Circle on the Beara Peninsula – Enchanting

The Beara Peninsula which straddles Counties Cork and Kerry has some of the most mystical sites in Ireland scattered over its terrain.  The Uragh Stone Circle, not too far off the main road from Kenmare to Ardgroom is one such … Continue reading →
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Thin Places Mystical Tour of · 1Y ago

Uragh Stone Circle on the Beara Peninsula – Enchanting

The Beara Peninsula which straddles Counties Cork and Kerry has some of the most mystical sites in Ireland scattered over its terrain.  The Uragh Stone Circle, not too far off the main road from Kenmare to Ardgroom is one such site. The circle has 5 small stones and one large alignment stone.  Surpr
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Thin Places Mystical Tour of · 1Y ago

Timoleague – Mystical Ruin on the Sea

Along the road between Kinsale and Clonakilty, near Courtmacsherry is the village of Timoleague which is dominated by the great seaside abbey ruin, a remnant of a 13th century Franciscan Friary.  The abbey is built on the site of a … Continue reading →
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Adding an Optional Day of Fishing to Thin Places Tour

Dan Burgoyne has decided to lead a deep sea excursion off the coast of Kinsale on the third day of the tour – Wednesday, May 15th. This is slated as a FREE DAY. Fishing, and Whale Watching will be one … Continue reading →
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Drombeg Stone Circle – County Cork

The area in southwest Ireland – West Cork and much of Kerry – has  over 100 prehistoric stone circles.  What was the purpose of these circles and how were they used?  One can only speculate.  Reading the seasons, sacred worship, … Continue reading →
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Athassel Priory – Golden, Co. Tipperary

A few miles southwest of Cashel in County Tipperary lies the ruins of Athassel Priory, a 13th century monastery on about 4 acres of land.  The ruins are haunting when viewed from the road.  It’s a very thin place. The Lonely Planet Guide to Ireland refers to Athassal Priory as “…the atmospheric – an
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Thin Places Mystical Tour of · 1Y ago

Athassel Priory – Golden, Co. Tipperary

A few miles southwest of Cashel in County Tipperary lies the ruins of Athassel Priory, a 13th century monastery on about 4 acres of land.  The ruins are haunting when viewed from the road.  It’s a very thin place. The … Continue reading →
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