Inishkeel, Inishkeel, Ireland

During the 6th century AD a small community of monks settled on the Inishkeel island. Their religious leader was Saint Conall Cael, from whom the island later derived its name. During the following centuries Inishkeel was a traditional destination of pilgrimages. Remains of the church and the connected buildings as well as some carved stones can be seen on the island. For its artistical and archeological importance the island was declared National Monument. A bell known as St Conall Cael's Bell remained on Inishkeel up to the 19th century and was then acquired by the British Museum.

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Founded: 6th century AD
Category: Religious sites in Ireland

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Interesting Sites Nearby

Donegal Castle (30,8 km)
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Donegal Abbey (31 km)
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Inishmurray (48,1 km)
Ray Church (41,4 km)

User Reviews

Lynda McElherron (5 years ago)
Catching low tide we managed to walk from Narin beach out to Inishkeel Island - an absolute highlight of our trip to Donegal

Aaron Breen (5 years ago)
A lovely place for a picnic or for a walk around . It's also a monastic site and a national monument. And once home to St Conall Carl.

Hazel Stanton (5 years ago)
A wonderful little island, steeped in history as can be seen by the ruined church that can be walked around. The assess to this island is tidal so make sure you check before going out

streetdeb (5 years ago)
Such a calm place. Couldn't visit without a walk across to the island.

Hendrik Wolff (6 years ago)
Lovely tidal island with ancient monuments. Usually accessible at low (spring-) tide. Be sure to check the tables to avoid being cut off.

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

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Historic Site of the week

The Church of the Holy Cross

The church of the former Franciscan monastery was built probably between 1515 and 1520. It is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Rauma. The church stands by the small stream of Raumanjoki (Rauma river).

The exact age of the Church of the Holy Cross is unknown, but it was built to serve as the monastery church of the Rauma Franciscan Friary. The monastery had been established in the early 15th century and a wooden church was built on this location around the year 1420.

The Church of the Holy Cross served the monastery until 1538, when it was abandoned for a hundred years as the Franciscan friary was disbanded in the Swedish Reformation. The church was re-established as a Lutheran church in 1640, when the nearby Church of the Holy Trinity was destroyed by fire.

The choir of the two-aisle grey granite church features medieval murals and frescoes. The white steeple of the church was built in 1816 and has served as a landmark for seafarers.

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