Kilmacduagh round tower Monastic site
This is a ruined abbey founded by Saint Colman in the 7th Century and sometimes referred to as The Seven Churches.
The round tower is very intact and very impressive.
The monastery was founded by Saint Colman who had previously meditated for 7 years in the hermit’s cave at Eagle’s rock.
The Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre is situated almost on a line between the Kilmacduagh settlement and the hermit’s cave.
The yoga centre is situated at the foot of the Burren hills which can be seen in the distance (4 Km) in the back of this photo.
The story is that Saint Colman was riding on his horse, and his girdle fell to the ground. He took that as a sign, and built the monastery on that spot.
Although known locally as the Seven Churches, not all the 7 buildings were actually churches and they also included the Abbot’s house and a small temple of Saint Colmen as well as the round tower.
This was always know as a very spiritual place, and was later used as a graveyard as a sacred place to bury one’s loved ones who had passed away.
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Reviewed 13th July 2021
This was my 1st time to do anything alone and it turned out to be the best impulse decision I ever made! The centre was spotless and the lighting that flowed through it was uplifting in itself. The bedroom was lovely and comfortable with a huge window letting in light and overlooking nature.
The fully tiled bathroom felt very luxurious with a large shower and heated towel rail!
The food was delicious, and plentiful. Really impressed with so many new flavours and all vegetarian, my body was flooded with goodness all week.
Our yoga teacher Grainne, went above and beyond and as I am building my strength after an illness last year, I never felt under any pressure to keep up with the group on hikes or classes, It was perfect for me.…
