Churches in West Quarter
West Quarter, Inishbofin
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Churches in West Quarter is a guided walking tour of the historic churches and ruins in the West Quarter of Inishbofin, County Galway. The tour covers Saint Colman's Monastery, the 14th-century Saint Colman's Church, and the 19th-century Protestant Church, each with its own story of island life. Visitors walk between sites on foot, with the Atlantic Ocean visible from several vantage points.
What to expect
- A 90-minute guided walk starting at the West Quarter car park, covering approximately 2 kilometres of uneven terrain.
- Entry to the ruins of Saint Colman's Monastery, founded in the 7th century, including the surviving stone walls and carved cross slabs.
- A stop at the 14th-century Saint Colman's Church, where the guide explains its role in local worship until the 19th century.
- A visit to the roofless Protestant Church, built in 1840, with its intact bell tower and graveyard containing famine-era headstones.
- Suitable for adults and older children with moderate fitness, as the route includes grassy paths and stone steps.
- The tour operates in all weather, so waterproof footwear and a jacket are advised for the exposed coastal sections.
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