Magical Places: The seven churches of Glendalough, Co. Wicklow

The valley of Glendalough is a raving beauty in the heart of the Wicklow mountains, an enchanted and spellbinding place. Scattered throughout the valley are the remains of seven early medieval churches and one of the most important monastic sites of Ireland. 

 

Glenealo Valley in the Wicklow Mountains

Deep within the Wicklow Mountains National Park, west of Glendalough beyond the Upper Lake, lies Glenealo Valley. This remote valley is a Protected Nature Reserve and home to a wide variety of species. But this little glen wasn't always as serene as it appears today.