Inishmurray Monastic Island

Founded in the 6th century by St. Molaise, or Laisrén (meaning lesser light), Inishmurray is a well-preserved (if partly restored) example on an ecclesiastical enclosure, with some of the best surviving stone cells, much like those found on Skellig Michael. The monastic site is sprawled across the entire island, with the central area enclosed within drystone walls that are 3 metres in height. ...