Holy Place

On the day before Christmas Eve when the snow, ice and clear blue skies cast away the feeling of cold and festivities are almost here, a stroll away from the madness can bring us to a moment frozen in time.



Newtown Churchyard

This is believed to be one of Ireland's Holy places. A Church or Monastic settlement has existed above the banks of the Borora River for many centuries. Usher's Visitation of 1622 describes the ancient church and chancel "as in ruins". The roofless building seen here in the churchyard was erected in the late 18th century.