Inis Cealtra: Ireland’s Sacred Island on Lough Derg

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Whispering Stones

Bernice Cooke

133 episodes

6 days ago

The buildings that we don't know about, the History that didn't feature in our School books. Irish history, local history, the people, the places, the stories.Whispering their stories as we walk amongst what was and now what isn't. From battlefields, to Castles, Forts to Island Prisons, Famine Graves to forgotten cottages. When have you really looked off the beaten path at the history that emanates from our surroundings. The places that don't feature on a tourist map, those places you stumble upon when out for a walk. What, why, who and where answered in each episode.

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Inis Cealtra: Ireland’s Sacred Island on Lough Derg

Whispering Stones

4 minutes 20 seconds

2 months ago

Inis Cealtra: Ireland’s Sacred Island on Lough Derg

Step back in time with Whispering Stones as host Bernice Cooke takes you across the waters of Lough Derg to Inis Cealtra, also known as Holy Island.

Once a great center of monastic life, the island holds echoes of saints, Viking raids, ruined churches, high crosses, and centuries of pilgrimage.

Discover the stories of St. Colum, St. Caimin, Brian Boru’s family, and the thousands of pilgrims who once circled this sacred isle. Perfect for lovers of Irish history, heritage, and hidden gems in County Clare.

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