Illaunloughan Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site

About this place

Illaunloughan is a medieval Christian monastery and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland. The site is located on a tiny island of 0.3 acres (0.1 ha) in Portmagee Channel, a channel separating Valentia Island from the Iveragh Peninsula.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Illaunloughan Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site is located in County Kerry, roughly 80 km (1h 10m drive) from Killarney and 412 km (6h 05m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 531 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Skellig Experience Centre (0.5 km away).