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Glendalough (/ˌɡlɛndəˈlɒx/; Irish: Gleann Dá Loch, meaning "Valley of two lakes") is a glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland, renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin.
Kevin, a descendant of one of the ruling families in Leinster, studied as a boy under the care of three holy men, Eoghan, Lochan, and Eanna. During this time, he went to Glendalough. He was to return later, with a small group of monks to found a monastery where the 'two rivers form a confluence'. Kevin's writings discuss his fighting "knights" at Glendalough; scholars today believe this refers to his process of self-examination and his personal temptations. His fame as a holy man spread and he attracted numerous followers. He died in about 618. For six centuries afterwards, Glendalough flourished and the Irish Annals contain references to the deaths of abbots and raids on the settlement.
Around 1042, oak timber from Glendalough was used to build the longest (30 m) Viking longship ever recorded. A modern replica of that ship was built in 2004 and is currently located in Roskilde, Denmark.
Ten miles south of Dublin, Ireland's Wicklow Mountains offer nature lovers some of Ireland's richest scenery and refuge from the hustle and bustle of big-city travel. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit http://www.ricksteves.com.
My homage to a little valley in Co. Wicklow, Ireland. If you've never been to Ireland, then you've probably never heard of it - if you have been to Ireland, then you probably remember it with warm and fuzzy feelings in your heart. This video shows why I adore this beautiful place and treasure my memories of it. ***All artworks shown in this video are reproduced for educational purposes only*** The main artifacts from the Irish Dark Ages can be seen in the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin. The Book of Kells can be seen in Trinity College Library, Dublin. Many of the artifacts shown in this video are actually full-sized, accurate replicas created in the 19th century, on display in the Ulster Museum, Belfast, Northern Ireland. This is because the National Museum...
Discover the magic of the medieval Kilkenny, the historic Dunmore Caves, the beauty of Glendalough & the stunning Wicklow Mountain on our day tour. Travel with us to the Medieval Capital of Ireland - THE MEDIEVAL CITY OF KILKENNY. Explore the famous 12th century Kilkenny Castle majestically located on the banks of the River Nore. Kilkenny is the craft capital of Ireland, visit the famous Kilkenny Art & Design Centre and appreciate the tradition of arts and crafts in Ireland. In the courtyard you can see these crafts people at work. Goldsmiths, Sculptors, Painters and many more, these crafts men and women are some of the most recognised artists in Ireland. Stroll around its narrow cobbled streets, why not visit Ireland’s oldest brewery Saint Frances Brewery founded in the 14th century. ...
This film showcases the origin of the Glendalough Distillery brand. It charts the history of distillation, which began in Irish monasteries in the 6th century. Irish monks were the world's first distillers, monks like St. Kevin - the man featured on every Glendalough bottle. This film tells the epic story of St. Kevin and the Glendalough monastic settlement he came to build.
Glendalough (Gleann Dá Loch), meaning 'The Valley of the Two Lakes' is a glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland, renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin. Situated in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and boasting some of Ireland's best mountain scenery with its deep moody lakes, rushing rivers and tumbling waterfalls, the Glendalough Valley is amongst the country's top tourist attractions offering incredible walking opportunities. From the 6th century monastic ruins with their iconic round tower near the Lower Lake, to the C19th lead mines at the 'Miners' Village' at the far end of the Upper Lake, Glendalough is a landscape replete with history and heritage. Autumn is one of the finest times to visit as the deciduous trees and bracken ...
Aerial footage of Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. http://www.oakwoodaerialphotography.ie/
Decided to head out to a beautiful place Glendalough, Co Wicklow, Ireland. Part one - flying cross the lake and up high in the blue blue sky. Please share this video: http://youtu.be/AdfyZ0dbk0U Please subscribe to my channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tMoGN53YsIz4BBn8Y0kBQ Kind Regards DJI Quadcopter Girl
Glendalough, or the Glen of two Lakes, is one of the most important sites of maonastic ruins in Ireland. It is also known as the city of the seven Churches. Fourteen centuries have passed since the death of its founder, St. Kevin, when the valley was part of Ireland's Golden Age. The two lakes, which gave the valley its name, came into existence thousands of years ago, after the Ice Age, when great deposits of earth and stone were strewn across the valley in the area where the Round Tower now exists. The mountain streams eventually formed a large lake. The Pollanass river spread alluvial deposits across the centre of the lake and created a divide to form the Upper and Lower Lakes. The Glenealo river flows in from the West into the Upper lake which is the larger and deepest of the two lake...
Guideposts Senior Digital Editor Brooke Obie explored Glendalough's beautiful monastic site. Read the story of her travels here: http://www.guideposts.org/positive-living/explore-ireland-s-ancient-east-coast-and-christian-history