It was originally founded in the 6th century.
Benedict
It is not known exactly who built it, but it would have been the monks in the St. Kevin's monastery, almost 1000 years ago.
saint benedict
boy Origin of name: Irish Meaning: Handsome by birth. 6th-century hermit St Kevin founded a monastery at Glendalough in County Wicklow. Kevin was only used in Ireland until the 20th century, and now is in common use in most English-speaking countries.
St. Kevin
Kevin of Glendalough was born in 498.
St. Kevin was canonized because of his life of great holiness, piety, and devotion to God. He founded the monastery of Glendalough in Ireland and was known for his austerity, prayerfulness, and miracles. His reputation for sanctity led to his canonization.
Glendalough State Park was created in 1992.
Kevin of Glendalough died on 618-06-03.
He attended a school that his uncle founded. It was a monastery.
Clunian