Gallarus Oratory

Séipéilín Ghallarais

chapel in Dingle

#1 in Dingle / #217 in Ireland

by Ingo Mehling

/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Gallarus Oratory, located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland, is a remarkable early Christian stone church believed to date back to the 7th or 8th century. Its unique, boat-shaped structure is made entirely of locally sourced stone, carefully arranged to create a dry-stone construction that has remained remarkably watertight over the centuries. The Oratory's simple yet elegant design includes a small, east-facing window and a narrow doorway, reflecting the architectural ingenuity of early Christian builders.

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