During the 6th century A.D. a small community of monks settled on the island.
Their religious leader was Saint Conall Cael, from whom the island later derived its name.
During the following centuries Inishkeel was a traditional destination of pilgrimages.
Remains of the church and the connected buildings as well as some carved stones can be seen on the island.
For its artistical and archeological importance the island was declared National Monument (code: DG064-003).
A bell known as St Conall Cael's Bell remained on Inishkeel up to the 19th century and was then acquired by the British Museum.
During the 6th century A.D. a small community of monks settled on the island. Their religious leader was Saint Conall Cael, from whom the island later derived its name. During the following centuries Inishkeel was a traditional destination of pilgrimages. Remains of the church and the connected buildings as well as some carved stones can be seen on the island. For its artistical and archeological importance the island was declared National Monument (code: DG064-003). A bell known as St Conall Cael's Bell remained on Inishkeel up to the 19th century and was then acquired by the British Museum.
Inishkeel