Riasc Monastic Settlement

About this place

Reask (Irish: Riasc) is a ruined early monastic site located 1 km east of Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, County Kerry, Ireland. The remains of the site include the low remnants of buildings and enclosure walls and a cross-slab standing stone which sits in the middle of the compound. Some of the artefacts found in the excavation at Reask, including some of the cross-inscribed stones, are on display in Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, which is in the nearby village of Baile an Fheirtéaraigh. The Reask Cross Pillar is similar to the pillars found nearby at Kilfountain and Kilmalkedar on the Dingle Peninsula. The site is a National Monument in state care.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Riasc Monastic Settlement is located in County Kerry, roughly 79 km (1h 10m drive) from Killarney and 393 km (5h 45m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 939 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Trá an Fhíona (1.3 km away).