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EPISODE · Sep 28, 2025 · 2 MIN

Whispering Stones: Secrets of Killone Abbey, County Clare

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In this episode of Whispering Stones, host Bernice Cooke takes you to Killone Abbey, a hauntingly beautiful ruin on the shores of Killone Lake in County Clare, Ireland. Founded in the 12th century by Donal Mór O’Brien, this Augustinian nunnery holds stories of royal abbesses, ghostly corpse lights, healing holy wells, and even a captured mermaid who cursed the O’Brien Clan. Step inside the cloisters, uncover medieval secrets, and wander through folklore where history and myth intertwine. Perfect for lovers of Irish history, haunted places, and Celtic legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Whispering Stones, host Bernice Cooke takes you to Killone Abbey, a hauntingly beautiful ruin on the shores of Killone Lake in County Clare, Ireland. Founded in the 12th century by Donal Mór O’Brien, this Augustinian nunnery holds stories of royal abbesses, ghostly corpse lights, healing holy wells, and even a captured mermaid who cursed the O’Brien Clan. Step inside the cloisters, uncover medieval secrets, and wander through folklore where history and myth intertwine. Perfect for lovers of Irish history, haunted places, and Celtic legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of Whispering Stones, host Bernice Cooke takes you to Killone Abbey, a hauntingly beautiful ruin on the shores of Killone Lake in County Clare, Ireland. Founded in the 12th century by Donal Mór O’Brien, this Augustinian nunnery holds...

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