Cill Maoilchéadair

Kilmalkedar is a significant early Christian and medieval ecclesiastical site located approximately 8 kilometres from Dingle in County Kerry, in the barony of Corca Dhuibhne. Founded in the early 7th century by Saint Maolcethair (died 636), whose name is preserved in the Irish place name Cill Maoilchéadair, the site evolved into a major religious and pilgrimage centre. Kilmalkedar became a cruc...