North and South Kerry

The Iveragh Peninsula

The Dingle Peninsula

Gallarus

County Kerry Dingle Peninsula


This iconic complete ‘boat-shaped’ oratory was built without mortar using corbel vaulting and is still perfectly dry today as when it was built perhaps c 800. There is an outside altar area with Cross Slab and enclosure. The oratory also has a gable cross.

OS: 70 392 050 marked

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The Oratory exterior view (1) The Oratory exterior view (2) The Oratory exterior view (3) The Oratory exterior view (4) The Oratory exterior view (5) The Roof (1) The Roof (2) The Roof (3) The Roof (4) The Window Cross Slab (1) Cross Slab (2) Door jamb hole (2) Door jamb hole IMG_3515 Pilgrim's Way The Door
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