Saint Kevins - Catholic Church Glencree
Ireland
We leave Avoca and take a route that the big tour coaches can't, through Enniskerry and Glencree and deep into the real Wild Wicklow Mountains and Sally Gap.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Saint Kevin's Catholic Church in Glencree, a place of profound peace and spiritual heritage nestled in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. While we are a short journey from the famous monastic city of Glendalough, this…
Listen in the app2The Granite Architecture — A Wicklow Tradition
The church of Saint Kevin in Glencree is a classic example of 19th-century Irish ecclesiastical design, built primarily from the local granite that defines the Wicklow landscape. This 'beautiful structure' mirrors the sturdiness…
Listen in the app3The Glencree Reconciliation Centre Connection
The church of Saint Kevin is intimately connected to the wider history of the Glencree valley, particularly the nearby Reconciliation Centre. This area, which once housed a British military barrack built 200 years ago to 'flush…
Listen in the app4The Spirit of Saint Kevin
Though this building is not medieval, it is dedicated to Saint Kevin, and his presence is felt in every detail. Kevin was a man of the 6th century who 'flourished despite repeated Viking raids' and sought out 'rugged beauty' like…
Listen in the app5The Stained Glass and Light
Inside Saint Kevin's, the play of light through the stained glass windows creates an atmosphere of 'amazing' serenity. These windows often depict scenes from the life of Saint Kevin and other early Irish saints, serving as…
Listen in the app6The German War Cemetery Connection
Just a short distance from the church is the German War Cemetery, another poignant site in the Glencree valley. This cemetery holds the remains of German servicemen from both World Wars, as well as several German civilians who…
Listen in the app7The Military Road — Access to Beauty
The road that brought you here to Saint Kevin's is itself a historic artifact. Built by the British 200 years ago, the Military Road was designed to make this 'remote' area 'more accessible' for troops. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we leave Saint Kevin's Church in Glencree, we carry with us the silence and the strength of the granite. This church may be far from the 'impressive monastic settlement' of Glendalough, but it is a vital part of the same…
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What is Saint Kevins - Catholic Church Glencree?
Saint Kevins - Catholic Church Glencree is a place in Ireland with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.1929, -6.1796 |
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