Fr. Michael Rodgers SPS has lived and worked in Glendalough as a spiritual guide over the past 23 years. Over that time, he has built up an extraordinary wealth of knowledge regarding the inner 'soul journey' that one must make to achieve a depth of personality and find solace in our modern times...

Start your journey at the only remaining double-arched granite gateway in Ireland and enter the sanctuary of the Monastic City of Glendalough.

Enjoy the beautiful architectural remains of the 11th-Century Round Tower, Cathedral, High Cross, and Saint Kevin’s Church as you walk through this pla...

Sit down awhile by the soft flowing Lugduff river as it cascades down onto the valley floor. The water here is crisp, clear, and sings a lullaby as it rushes past on its journey toward the sea.

Flashing sunshine sparkles through a canopy of trees as you go up sloping steps towards Poulanaas waterfall that cascades down the side of the Lugduff valley.

Continue up the steep gradient to the top where you descend the path towards Reefert Church and Saint Kevin’s Cell, two monastic ruins f...

This trail starts at Poulanaas waterfall and quickly takes you away from the lakes and rivers, delving deep into coniferous forests. The forest path strikes steeply uphill along 600 wooden steps placed there by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Your efforts are rewarded, after a while, b...

Enjoy a picture-perfect sunrise, whilst sitting on top of Camaderry mountain, looking eastwards towards the rising sun, with the Valley of Glendalough and Laragh stretched out before you.

Start at the river in Glendalough and cross a little wooden bridge to begin your journey under the awning of thousands of larch trees, planted by miners in the early part of the 19th century. Along the way, you will pass close to the first dwelling place of Saint Kevin at the base of the cliffs ...