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Kilmalkedar Church

Ballyferriter, Dingle, Ireland
353-66-915-1188
Ranked #6 of 29 attractions in Dingle
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
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haynes9
Ganado, Arizona
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We had some challenges finding this place (my own fault!), but it was so well worth it! The ruins are well preserved and well marked with explanations of what you were seeing. The Ogham stone was really fascinating as well as the large Celtic cross on the site. We spent well over an hour just looking around and taking it... More

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IRL27
Chicago, Illinois
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8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Well worth a visit on your way back along slea head into dingle town More

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lpopoff
Regina, Canada
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

What a great old church and graveyard. Old stone crosses, a sun-dial, Ogham stone, and celtic crosses in the Graveyard. Beautiful place to spend some quiet time wandering around. More

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EimearRose
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

Such as fab place, one of my favourites. Nice loop walk if you go into Murrioch and past Gallarus and the Chancellor's house More

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DonEOshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Top Contributor
58 reviews
29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

We visited here in March 2011 with our friends Dan and Nancy. My wife and I had been there before too. Very nice spot- if you can find it. Certainly worth the time as you do the Dingle Penisula tour. Check out the pictures we posted and any others. You do have to "step over" a short wall to get... More

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14Chicago
Chicago
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10 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

We were told of this church by a friend who has family from the area. Be sure to climb up through the back window of the church. The locals call it the Gateway to Heaven, and if you step through it, you're sure to get into heaven. If you're doing the Sleighhead drive, this is definitely worth a stop! More

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MikLat
Texas
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207 reviews
151 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2011

A beautiful church that is missing its roof. But considering its age, it is in great shape. A good place to walk and enjoy the views. More

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bigsmokeyman
knoxville
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21 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2011

We found this site during our tour of the Dingle Peninsula. It is well marked and close to the road. The site is very remarkable and so full of history. We saw the marriage stone and had to put our finger in of course! Missed the sundial, but walked around the perimeter of the burial ground. There are markers that... More

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jaguaracer
Toronto, Ontario
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8 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2011

A word of advice: head out later in the day. When we went in was dead quiet, not a soul except those haunting their graves. A truly unique experience with a unique view of the Dingle countryside. Just take a deep breath and soak it in the solitude of it all. I prefer the experience over Gallarus. More

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vailskiier22
various
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23 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2010

So interesting, so mysterious - you can feel the history. And it's free! More

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