Church Island, Waterville, Kerry

Church Island is in Lough Curran, near Waterville, in Kerry. On the island can be found St Finán’s Cell, a large drystone clochán, and a 12th century Romanesque church. Around the church are various important carvings, including of someone playing a lyre - unique in Ireland - and some ornate stone slabs. It may be hard to get to, but it is really worth visiting. #irishhistory #Waterville #Gaelic #ancientruins #Kerry #wildatlanticway #ireland_travel #carvings