Inis Cealtra, the "Holy Island" in Lough Derg, Co. Clare

Inis Cealtra became known as "Holy Island" during the middle ages, when the monastery was one the most frequented pilgrimage sites in Ireland. But the island was already considered a sacred place in pagan times.

 

Timetravelling in East Clare: Tracing the footsteps of Brian Boru

Brian Boru, the greatest High King of them all died in 1014 in the Battle of Clontarf. A thousand years later his spirit still lives on, especially in his hometown Killaloe in East Co. Clare. Lets take a few steps back in time and explore Brian Boru's home ground.