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Willem VS
May 20, 2026
Cycling
The Sint-Jacobuskerk (St. James's Church) in Cashel is an architectural gem that contrasts beautifully with the rugged Connemara landscape. This 19th-century Neo-Gothic church, built from local granite, is situated in a prominent position on the R340, majestically overlooking the inlets of Bertraghboy Bay. With the iconic peaks of the Twelve Bens as a backdrop, this building forms a serene and photogenic resting point along the coastal route. Whether you stop for the tranquil atmosphere of the graveyard or to admire the impressive granite details, this place embodies the spiritual and natural beauty of the Gaeltacht.
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June 5, 2023
Running
Freestanding Gothic Revival-style Roman Catholic church, built 1901, having altar to south-east end, and four-bay nave, single-bay chancel, two-stage bell tower to north-west end of entrance elevation and single-bay sacristy to south-east end of rear long elevation. This church is typical of the more ornate churches of the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The attention to detail is evident throughout the building. The unusual tower with an octagonal drum contributes to the building's imposing form, while the use of rock-faced granite adds texture.
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