Inishmaine Abbey, County Mayo: The Lost Island Monastery of Lough Mask

Discover the haunting ruins of Inishmaine Abbey in County Mayo, a once-island monastery on the shores of Lough Mask. Founded in the 7th century by St. Cormac and later rebuilt as a Benedictine nunnery, this peaceful medieval site holds centuries of Irish history, folklore, and spiritual life. In this short and atmospheric episode of Whispering Stones, artist and writer Bernice Cooke explores the abbey’s hidden details, imagined beasts carved in stone, and the quiet beauty of this lesser-known Irish heritage site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.