Unfortunately we missed the ferry by five minutes, but I actually got to see the remains of this fascinating monastic settlement from the shore.

The abbey, church and roundtower look wondeful across the lake. I'll be back now that I know times and prices.

£2.25 Adult
£1.30 kids

Ferries operate at 10am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm

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All Sites Visited On 7th September 2003    « Previous Site

Stuck in the car park once again! However, to add to the ferry times above I can now add that the ferry runs between April and September.

I did manage to use a big zoom lens to get some good photos during the only good bit of weather.

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All Sites Visited On 3rd October 2004    Next Site »

I finally managed to get across to the island today. Even better I had it to myself! I could wonder around the site at my leisure. This trip is well worth the £2.25 sterling for the ferry. The first ferry was nearly cancelled due to bad weather but the rain stopped and the ferry ran. The ferry operator told me they always turn up at the boat house even if the trip looks doubtful and make their mind up when they arrive. I'm so glad they do this, because when they left home it would have still been raining.

Now that I have been there I will add individual sites for the various buildings on the island, but here's a short list of what you will see: a round tower (which you can climb), three churches, an unusual high cross, a bullaun stone and some nice grave slabs.

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All Sites Visited On 1st May 2005    Next Site »

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