This is a beautiful church right in downtown Killarney. They offer free concerts on select nights…read more(the West Point Men's Glee Club Alumni Association was performing the night we were there). The church was built between 1842 and 1855 and was completed in 1855. It is the Gothic Revival style of architecture.

Elevate is a church filled with genuine and warm people. I came to a service with some friends and…read morewas immediately welcomed in by the people there. If I lived in Limerick, this would be my home church. It was encouraging to visit and reminded me that the truth of Jesus Christ and the gospel is being revealed all over the world. If you're at all curious, I would encourage you to go and check it out for yourself. Any discomfort incurred will quickly vanish as you meet people that are honest about who they are. They do not create a facade of perfection but of genuine and welcoming love. Check it out!

From the owner: We meet each Sunday morning from 11:30am-12:30pm on the top floor of The Strand Hotel…read more We also have a midweek discussion time on Wednesdays from 18:30-19:00 which is located at the church office located at 1 Robert Street. We're a group of people that believes that life is an adventure. We are not about mere religion or a specific denomination; we are about introducing people to the adventure that a life with Christ can bring, and then challenging and encouraging them to live a life of significance. We want to be an Irish Church that's known for its service to you and the city of Limerick, we don't want to be a Church that talks the talk, but a Church that serves people.

Christian worship has been offered on this site since the seventh century. Standing inside, that is…read morenot difficult to believe. The current structure was designed by William Burges, appointed architect in 1862, and consecrated on St. Andrew's Day, 1870 -- initially budgeted at £15,000, ultimately costing £100,000 by completion. Every pound of that overspend is visible and entirely justified. The towers and spires are crafted from Cork limestone, the interior features red Cork marble, and the walls of Bath stone hold stained glass windows that retain their vivid, unfaded colors -- among the finest in Ireland. The gentleman at the entry desk was genuinely kind, unhurried, and offered historical context that deepened the visit in a way a leaflet simply cannot. That kind of quiet, knowledgeable hospitality is rare and worth noting. Burges' meticulous attention extended to every corner -- sculpture, mosaics, furniture, and metalwork all bear his hand. Walking through the interior, the cumulative effect of the detail is something you have to experience in person. Photography captures the scale but not the feeling. The cathedral also houses Ireland's only pit organ, boasting 4,600 pipes -- first used at the 1870 consecration and still in regular use for lunchtime recitals and choral services. The Choral Foundation at St Fin Barre's has been in continuous existence for over 700 years, which is a fact worth pausing on. The entry fee is modest and directly supports conservation of an irreplaceable building. The grounds and labyrinth outside are free. If you are in Cork City, this is a non-negotiable stop -- not because you should, but because you will not regret it. Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No

Actually seeing pic of the cathedral with the colorful houses is the reason I wanted to come to…read morethis area. Otherwise probably wouldn't have came to cobh or Cork. The church was amazing and beautiful inside and out. Finding the angle with the colorful houses took a minute. There is a park across from the colorful houses that is decent view but the best was above that street on private property. There is a sign requesting donations for use of the spot. They planted a tree that seems like it will soon ruin the view. At the church the wind was sever.

I was at a wedding in this church last summer and it was a beautiful sunny day. The photos outside…read moreturned out brilliant as the setting for the church has lots of flowers and greenery around it. Of course the outside of the church is nice too, it is a lovely traditional looking church both inside and out that is pleasing at any time of the year really. This is a proper country church too as you will always find an old man or two standing outside at the church wall on a Sunday there to speak to his friends and have his weekly chat, then its off to the local shop to get some messages for the week and maybe a pint for good luck. Can be found anywhere in the country really but Glengarriff isn't a village that misses out on this Irish tradition.

This was the highlight of our time in Killarney! Such a beautiful, peaceful space…read more The abbey is gorgeous and the yew tree is breathtakingly beautiful. We spent a lot more time than I thought we would just taking it all in. It's a short walk from the car park. No toilets.

Love ruins. I found this place fun and interesting. Love arches and celtic crosses. Huge cool tree…read moregrowing in the center. Unfortunately today had crappy weather and lighting all day. But this might very well just been our bad luck that both days in area were awful weather. Still had good time and glad came prepared with layers, waterproof shoes. Most importantly hooded raincoat and hat with brim and chin strap. It was rainy coat and windy all week. We enjoyed walking around and exploring.

We parked in the large car park and paid the small fee. It permitted us to see a video about the…read moreoratory (separate building) and then walk through a nice path over to the oratory. The oratory was well over a thousand years old and its construction showed how impressive they built this to withstand the elements. It was completely dry inside even as the rain poured down that afternoon. The oratory was just one of three dry stone constructed churches still standing in Ireland with this stone corbelled roof. Outside to the left rear of the oratory was a marker that shows what is believed to be the name of the person who designed or constructed the oratory.

Gallarus Oratory is one of a handful of old archaeological gems that overlooks the harbor at Ard na…read moreCaithne on the Dingle Peninsula. It is a short hike from the roadside (R559). Apparently there is no true consensus on when it was built and what exactly the function was, but the information given was that it is an Irish church built between the 6th and 9th century. It is made from red sandstone that perfectly overlaps, and the side walls slope like an overturned boat. There is a single door and, across from that, a single window to let light in. I found the architecture to be so impressive, considering the fact that those who built it undoubtedly had rudimentary tools. Adjacent to the oratory is a marked grave, but it isn't clear to whom it belongs. Gallarus Oratory was one of several old/ancient archeological gems we visited while on holiday. It's so interesting that these places still exist and are nicely preserved so that one can appreciate a large scope of Irish history.