Simple, small, yet very beautiful. It has endured as an example of excellence. Ireland seems to be defined by stones, and this is a stunning monument.

I knew about the Gallarus Oratory from stamps issued by An Post but did not get to visit during a previous trip to Dingle. It was worth the wait though. It's made completely from stone but is completely dry on the inside. We went to see the audio visual film after seeing the church. My husband is partially deaf and... More

After a very very long day. Interesting story and gourmet coffee. I recommend this place, will definitely come back! Mr. Blue

Completely out of stone, very thick walls, and has stayed water proof for all these years. Well worth seeing

The Gallerus Oratory is an early Christian church, some 1300 years old. It is in remarkable condition, quite small physically, but leaves a lasting impression on visitors. The stones are placed in the structure at a slight downhill angle, allowing moisture to track to the outside. Luck was with us as we visited in early May as we were the... More

Worth a stop...30 minutes with a guide (Denis Ryan recommended) or 15 by self-guide. This site is easily reached and entry is free if approached from the side rather than the front (legal and easy...nothing inappropriate.) The architecture as well as the reason for its existence is fascinating.

I really enjoyed getting to see this awesome early Irish site.To see this building and it's impressive dry stone construction is really cool. You can really imagine what it would have been like to live in this isolated and beautiful location protected from the elements by it's sturdy walls. To think that it still stands and in such good shape... More

I went to the Oratory about 10 days ago. The site itself is amazing if you consider that it was built thousand years ago - and still stands! I found the staff in the information office very helpful. The 10min film (in English) gave a good overview over Gallarus and Dingle. Excellent!

We went there by taxi and the place was desert. Very quite spot on earth, easy to contemplate the beauty of the surroundings. After we had a nice and long walk, it's so nice to lost yourself in the Dingle Peninsula