The Celtic Prayer Garden is a six-acre site laid out in the shape of the island of Ireland which depicts the lives of the major saints of Ireland’s Golden Age (5th to 12th Century).Individuals and groups can tour the…

Carndonagh: Carn Domhnaigh - The cairn or pile of the Church founded by Saint Patrick (or Sunday cairn). Domhnach means Sunday and when this word is part of a place name, it is believed to mark a spot where Saint Patrick had…

Ireland's beautiful Lough Swilly was the setting for a dramatic story which changed the life of a foul mouthed slave trader. John Newton went on to pen one of the most famous and well-loved songs of all time - "Amazing Grace".

Ballygorman: Baile Gorman - Gorman Townland. This is at Malin Head. There are the remains of an old church which is known as Gorman church. There is a holy well nearby. These are sited at the shore and the well, like that at…

Holy Wells
There are hilltop wells like the one at Slievesnacht (Sliabh Sneachta - Mountain of Snow.) This well is called Tobar na Suil (Well of the Eyes) and there are stations along the hillside on the climb up to it.…