Dublin Vikings
Medieval Period

The Viking Settlement of Dublin

When the Vikings came to Ireland they mostly performed hit & run raids. There were no large towns or cities so their raids focused on settlements around costal areas.

Vikings invading Ireland on their longships
Medieval Period

History Of Vikings Invading Ireland

The Vikings first invaded Ireland in 795 AD. A small group of Norse warriors attacked a monastery on the east coast, plundering it of its valuables such as relics, and laid it to waste.

Ruins of Ray Church
Early Christian Period

Ray Church is Founded

Just outside Falcarragh village in the parish of Raymunterdoney, Donegal, the ruins of Ray church can be found. Located beside the River Ray the ruins contain a large High Cross. It was also the site […]

Cooley Monastery
Early Christian Period

Cooley Monastery & High Cross

Cooley monastery is located in a small field outside of Moville town in County Donegal. Its a site of important historical significance and what looks to be an old graveyard, it’s actually one of the […]

Monasteries in Ireland
Early Christian Period

Monasteries In Ireland: Pillars of Spirituality and Learning

Irish monasteries were centers of religious, cultural, and intellectual life during the early medieval period. Established from the 5th century onwards by influential figures like Saint Patrick, these monastic communities became havens for spirituality, scholarship, […]

St Brendan The Navigator
Early Christian Period

Saint Brendan the Navigator Voyage

Saint Brendan the Navigator, also known as Brendan of Clonfert, was an Irish monk, abbot, and explorer who lived during the early 6th century. […]