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Ruins and Beacons

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A ruined medieval stone friary with multiple peaked gable walls and a prominent square tower stands against a cloudy sky. The structure is built from weathered grey stone, showing clear signs of age and decay. In the background, rolling hills rise up, and the distinctive white Baltimore Beacon can be glimpsed between the ruins. The friary's remains include several adjoining buildings with preserved window openings and doorways. Vegetation, including bushes and small trees, grows around and within the ruins, adding to its atmospheric appearance. The scene captures the wild, historic character of Ireland's coastal landscape.

The Baltimore Beacon can be spotted between the ruins of a Franciscan Friary on Sherkin Island. The Beacon is around 900m behind the ruins, sitting on a cliff overlooking the sea.

The Friary, known locally as The Abbey, was founded in 1460, and it continued to act as a religious building until 1650, when it was confiscated by Cromwellian soldiers.

ref:

  1. https://westcorkislands.com/franciscan-friary-sherkin-island/
  2. https://heritageireland.ie/unguided-sites/sherkin-franciscan-friary/

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