This site generates income via partnerships with carefully selected travel brands and/ or purchases made through links to them. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See why this is important.Glendalough, in the Wicklow Mountains, translates to “Glen of the two lakes”. In the 7th century St. Kevin, a hermit monk, settled in a remote part of the valley. Followed by believers, a monastic colony formed. For 500 years it was one of Ireland's great ecclesiastical foundations and schools of learning.
I've been singing the praises of Ireland's “hidden” Ballyhoura region since returning from our trip last summer. From megalithic tombs and stone circles...