Dating back to the 12th century, this medieval monastery in Ireland boasts spectacular stone sculptures depicting knights, saints and animals ...

St Fintan of Clonenagh, also known as Fintan of Laois, is the saint most closely associated with Co Laois, historically Leix or Laoighis. He is often called the ‘father of the Irish monks’ due to his ...

The Irish medieval sculptures continue to wow visitors as they walk through the ruins of one of the country's best examples of a Cistercian abbey ...

Now there are many old churches and monasteries of all denominations to be found across the island of Ireland, but St. Mary’s in Youghal is particularly interesting. From a historical point of view, ...

This 12th-century abbey features breathtaking medieval stone carvings and sculptures depicting knights and saints, yet often ...