10 July, 2018

small cells of Killybegs

Killybegs in Irish is ‘Na Cealla Beaga’, meaning ’small cells’ which refers to the small cells built by monks who once lived in the area.  There is now a monument in the shape of little cells erected in a field at the entrance to the village (from the Donegal Town side) commemorating this piece of history.

Info courtesy of We Love Donegal website



the cells even have windows on the side


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Location: Killybegs, Co. Donegal, Ireland

39 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,July 10, 2018 at 9:13 AM

    Interesting structures. I had not,previously heard of them.

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  2. Stefan JanssonJuly 10, 2018 at 9:26 AM

    Live and learn.

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  3. TomJuly 10, 2018 at 10:08 AM

    ...beautiful and interesting bit a history. Bill I invite you to link to Tuesday's treasures today! 😀

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  4. s.cJuly 10, 2018 at 10:13 AM

    Great little housing.

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  5. Victor S E MoubarakJuly 10, 2018 at 10:22 AM

    Are these cells living quarters for monks? Instead of living in a monastery? Why are they different sizes?

    God bless.

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    1. BillJuly 10, 2018 at 10:30 PM

      They are replicas of cells that the monks built centuries ago. I don't know why the sizes are different. Maybe the head monk had the big cell but nobody knows.

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  6. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraJuly 10, 2018 at 10:26 AM

    Muito interessante estas pequenas casas.
    Um abraço e boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  7. biebkriebelsJuly 10, 2018 at 10:58 AM

    They look very nice like little dot caps in the field.

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  8. AndyJuly 10, 2018 at 11:03 AM

    Interesting. Molded after beehives?

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  9. LynneJuly 10, 2018 at 11:15 AM

    Imagine back then, not the tools, machines to cut through stone . . .
    To plan, shape, prepare, build . . .
    Interesting . . . this monument which has been build to recognize that time of long ago,
    of small cells of killybegs.

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  10. JFMJuly 10, 2018 at 12:19 PM

    They are amazing structures!
    Thank you for sharing Ireland with us by your wonderful photos Bill~

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  11. Handmade in IsraelJuly 10, 2018 at 12:24 PM

    Never heard of them! They look so cute - like elves would live in them :)

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  12. Billy Blue EyesJuly 10, 2018 at 12:31 PM

    Not sure I'd want to live in one of those

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  13. Jackie McGuinnessJuly 10, 2018 at 12:36 PM

    Must be time for another visit, last was 2015!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 10, 2018 at 12:42 PM

    oh my gosh I have never heard of these,, did they actually live in them? This is my first visit to your blog and I have joined to follow your adventures!

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  15. JoJuly 10, 2018 at 1:46 PM

    Hi Bill, what cute little abodes. In South Africa, they would be turned into accommodation! Have a great day. Jo

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  16. Author R. Mac WheelerJuly 10, 2018 at 2:08 PM

    interesting engineering

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  17. JeevanJuly 10, 2018 at 2:34 PM

    Interesting historical site and monumental cells made in neatly arrangement of rocks! Lovely captures

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  18. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 10, 2018 at 2:51 PM

    Yes I can see monks living in these Bill, their needs were simple. This is a lovely reminder of the past.

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  19. Small City ScenesJuly 10, 2018 at 2:57 PM

    So interesting. They look like a type of kiln.
    MB

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  20. Jenn JilksJuly 10, 2018 at 3:06 PM

    I love your header, as well as these. Very cool!

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  21. MarkD60July 10, 2018 at 3:13 PM

    I bet they are nice and cozy inside.

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  22. Marie SmithJuly 10, 2018 at 3:56 PM

    Glad you posted them Bill. Wonderful!

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  23. SharonJuly 10, 2018 at 4:06 PM

    Wonderful images. I wonder if they were used for meditating and praying.

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  24. William KendallJuly 10, 2018 at 4:57 PM

    It must have been quite a thing to build them.

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  25. JennJuly 10, 2018 at 4:59 PM

    Cells for living in, isolation or time outs? They are interesting looking!

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    1. BillJuly 10, 2018 at 10:35 PM

      The monks supposedly lived in them, I have no idea why.

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  26. RedPatJuly 10, 2018 at 5:49 PM

    Such simple living! Wonderful structures, Bill!

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  27. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"July 10, 2018 at 7:36 PM

    Doesn't look very comfortable accommodation.

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  28. MarleenJuly 10, 2018 at 7:58 PM

    An interesting piece of history.

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  29. MichelleJuly 10, 2018 at 11:24 PM

    Interesting to think they would live in them.

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  30. KayJuly 11, 2018 at 4:07 AM

    That's what I'd call austere living!

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  31. NanaDianaJuly 11, 2018 at 5:40 AM

    Those are just amazing, Bill....and to think they lived in them?! I can't imagine. Diana

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  32. LindaJuly 11, 2018 at 5:57 AM

    Interesting! They remind me of igloos. I imagine the style is pretty strong, arch-like.

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  33. Patsfotos.July 11, 2018 at 8:14 AM

    Hi Bill.

    What beautiful Bill.
    Nicely built.

    Groettie from Patricia.

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  34. orvokkiJuly 12, 2018 at 6:56 AM

    Interesting, and beautiful.

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  35. Pat TillettJuly 13, 2018 at 5:15 AM

    Very interesting! If I was asked what they were, I would have said "kilns."

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  36. magiceyeJuly 13, 2018 at 8:42 AM

    Fascinating history recreated! Lovely shots.

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  37. JackJuly 15, 2018 at 7:02 PM

    Can't have been a very good place to spend time.

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