Gallarus Oratory
Fee required
This single room has survived the centuries with almost no deterioration.

šŸ“œ Crude stone church, best preserved early church of its kind in Ireland.
šŸ” Believed to have been built between the 6th and 9th centuries.

Why Go

āœØ Masterful use of Neolithic corbelling technique.
šŸ™ Local legend: climb through window for soul cleansing.
šŸ›ļø Significant early Christian monument.
šŸžļø Located in a stunning coastal region.

Why Avoid

ā™æ Gravel pathway, uneven terrain, may require assistance for wheelchairs/limited mobility.

Tips

šŸ“ Located off R559 from Dingle.
ā„¹ļø Visitor centre offers interactive exhibits and booking.

Cost

šŸ’° Adults ā‚¬5, Students ā‚¬4, Family Ticket ā‚¬12 (2 adults & children under 18).

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, 10:00-18:00 (Feb-Mar), 09:00-20:00 (Apr-Sep), 11:00-16:00 (Oct-Nov).

šŸš½ Toilets

Available at the visitor centre.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Available at the visitor centre.

Last updated 8 days ago

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