Showing posts with label Westmeath. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Westmeath. Show all posts

7 Jul 2013

Magical Places: The Seven Wonders Of Fore, Co. Westmeath

The tranquil little Fore valley in County Westmeath is littered with the ruins of several monastic settlements. The earliest monastery here dates back to the 7th century and was founded by the Irish Saint Feichín. Feichín is said to have been able to heal ailments and perform miracles - he is responsible for the "Seven Wonders of Fore".