“One of the ancient stories 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. “Three years ...

Welcome to Ireland's Ancient East ... the “valley of two lakes” at Glendalough in County Wicklow, where St. Kevin founded his 6th century monastic site. Walk the trails, explore the village ...

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