The curtain wall and tower houses ... and sheep ... as we walk across the meadow — Kells Priory.

The sheep pay us no heed as they continue grazing — Kells Priory, Ireland.

Kells Priory ... from outside the curtain wall ... 16+ feet high — Kells, Ireland.

Glimpse of the burgess court through the eastern gateway — Kells Priory ... Kells, Ireland.

Don't have to open the gate to get to the ruins ... just walk through it — Kells Priory, Ireland.

Ruins of the monastic precinct @ Kells Priory — Kells, Ireland.

A "we are here" selfie — Kells Priory ... Kells, Ireland.

Prior's Tower, Chancel, Lady Chapel, & Chapel Prior's Totter — Kells Priory, Ireland.

Kells Priory

June 21, 2019 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F

First stop on today’s drive: Kells Priory, described by Lonely Planet as one of Ireland’s most “impressive and romantic ruins.”

Founded in 1193, this Augustinian priory is situated along King’s River. The surrounding curtain wall and the medieval tower houses, which have earned the priory the nickname of “Seven Castles,” made us feel like we were visiting a fortress instead of a place of worship.

Its rural setting, with lush green meadows in every direction, added to the charm of the site. Sunshine, blue skies with puffy clouds, peaceful quiet, having the place to ourselves. What more could we ask for? Nothing!Read more