Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The chapel was graced in 1922 with 12 windows—the work of Ireland's top stained-
glass man, Harry Clark. Long appreciated only by the sisters, these special win-
dows—showing six scenes from the life of Christ—are now open to the public. The con-
vent has become a center for sharing Christian Celtic culture and spirituality.
Cost and Hours:
€3, Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-16:00, closed Sun,
shorter hours off-season, tel. 066/915-2476,
www.diseart.ie
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Visiting the Chapel:
Enjoy a quick orientation by the attendant, followed by a
15-minute recorded narration explaining the chapel and its windows. The scenes (clock-
wise from the back entrance) are the visit of the Magi, the Baptism of Jesus, “Let the little
children come to me,” the Sermon on the Mount, the Agony in the Garden, and Jesus ap-
pearing to Mary Magdalene. Each face is lively and animated in the imaginative, devout,
medieval, and fun-loving style of Harry Clark, whom locals talk about as if he's the kid
next door.
