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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Gallarus Oratory ~ Dingle Peninsula


The Gallaras Oratory, build about A.D. 800, is a sightseeing highlight as we traveled around the Dingle Peninsula. One of Ireland's best-preserved early Christian churches, its shape is reminiscent of an upturned boat. Its watertight dry-stone walls have sheltered travelers and pilgrims for 1,200 years. It is also said the oratory has never had a need to be restored.  It is today what is was back then in all its glory.







As we were just about to leave the sun shown through a break in the clouds and illuminated the area in a warm glow.

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