Trek Ireland in Glendalough, County Wicklow with Fr. Michael Rodgers, SPS
Explore scenic nature walks in the Valley of Glendalough with local pilgrim guide, Michael Rodgers, SPS. Explore the lives of monks and scholars who lived here during Ireland's Golden Age of spiritual Christianity in the 6th Century AD and the Monastic City that followed in the 11th Century AD. Enjoy lake walks during Spring time, visit a ruined 19th Century miner's village with feral goats bleating in the background, or climb the Spinc boardwalk to panoramic vistas across the valley.
Glendalough is now yours to explore with Michael providing a spiritual backdrop to what is spread out before you. Listen to his words of wisdom and seek that peace and solitude that Saint Kevin did, in this very same spot, all those hundreds of years ago.
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[Introduction] Fr. Michael Rodgers SPS, Glendalough, County Wicklow
Meet Fr. Michael Rodgers, SPS, a spiritual pilgrim guide who will take you on a journey of discovery through the Monastic City of Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland. With Fr. Michael as your guide, you'll explore the Round Tower, Cathedral, Saint Kevin's High Cross, and Saint Kevin's Church w...
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[Trail] Monastic City and the Green Road, Glendalough, County Wicklow
As you step through the 1,000-year-old Monastic Gateway, the air is filled with a sense of reverence and history. You are entering the Monastic City of Glendalough, one of Ireland's most sacred sites. With local pilgrim guide, Fr. Michael Rodgers, SPS, as your knowledgeable guide, you will be tra...
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[Viewpoint] Lugduff Brook, Glendalough, County Wicklow
Take a moment to sit down beside the Lugduff River in Glendalough, County Wicklow, and allow a sense of tranquility to wash over you. The rustling of leaves and faint birdsong are the only sounds accompanying the gurgling water rushing past you, sparkling clear in the sunlight.
As the swift edd...
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[Trail] Reefert Church & Saint Kevin's Cell, Glendalough, County Wicklow
Your adventures with Trek Ireland's guided virtual walking tours continue, as local pilgrim guide, Fr. Michael Rodgers, SPS, takes you on a journey through the majestic natural wonders and holy sites of Glendalough. You'll start by following the Lugduff River to the breathtaking Poulanaas Waterfa...
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[Viewpoint] Upper Lake, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland
Take in the breathtaking view across the valley floor of the Upper Lake in Glendalough, County Wicklow. As you gaze out across the Upper Lake, the stillness of the morning is only interrupted by the gentle lapping of the water against the shore. The mist is slowly rising from the surface of the l...
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[Trail] Poulanaas and the Spinc, Glendalough, County Wicklow
Begin your virtual walking journey by the tranquil waters of the Lugduff River that, very soon, becomes the roar of the majestic Poulanaas Waterfall. Enjoy a quick stop here with local pilgrim guide, Fr. Michael Rodgers, SPS, as he describes the geographical and possible pre-historic interpretati...
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[Viewpoint] Camaderry, Glendalough, County Wicklow
Step out onto Camaderry Mountain just as the sun starts to rise over Laragh village in County Wicklow, Ireland. Watch as the sky is painted with warm colors of gold, orange, and pink, as the sun slowly emerges from behind the horizon. See the first rays of light gently illuminate the sleepy villa...
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[Trail] Saint Kevin's Bed & Miners' Road, Glendalough, County Wicklow
Step into the world of the miners and hermits with a virtual walking tour through the stunning Glendalough Valley in County Wicklow. Led by local pilgrim guide, Fr. Michael Rodgers, SPS, you'll start your journey by the Glenealo River and follow the Miner's Road up to the head of the valley. As y...