This is the ruins of the 15th Century Church.
The next five pictures are ones Amy took. You can see I did have to bundle up a bit - polar fleece, windbreaker, and my flannel-lined jeans!
I didn't go to the top of this rock as I didn't want to suffer a holiday accident!
Below is the rock I climbed up on. Just halfway though!
Below is The Saddle Rock.
The Wee House is actually this cave! Apparently a family actually lived here and legend says St. Muiredach took refuge there. Who was St. Muiredach? I don't know. Apparently he was related to St. Patrick (who wasn't really?) and lived about 480 or so.
Legend further has it that the statue of Mary was removed to be taken to Inistrahull Island. A fierce storm blew up and the men were trying to save their boat and themselves and when they got to the island, the statue was missing. Upon arriving back at the church, the statue was back in place and has remained there ever since.
In the distance you can see the Island of Inishtrahull. It has the most northerly lighthouse in Ireland. People inhabited the island for many years, ending in 1929 when a combination of factors forced them to evacuate, and many relocated to Malin Town. Before the evacuation, it had a thriving fishing town. House ruins and the outlines of potato fields are still visible today.
The rocks on the beach were absolutely beautiful. Apparently a person can find gem stones on the beach - and students of geology come here to study.
A lovely walk, a gorgeous place, and a breathtaking view. Would I visit again?! ABSOLUTELY!
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