Ardfert Cathedral co.Kerry Ireland
Ardfert was the site of a Celtic Christian monastery reputedly founded in the 6th century by Saint Brendan. Although the Synod of Ráth Breasail in 1111 had put the cathedral for Ciarraige at Ratass Church near Tralee, it was moved to Ardfert by 1117. The Diocese later renamed Ardfert and Aghadoe, although it is unclear whether Aghadoe Cathedral ever operated as a separate diocese.
The site has three medieval church ruins, the main and earliest building being from the 12th century. Within the adjoining graveyard there are two other churches, Temple Na Hoe dating from the 12th century and Temple Na Griffin dating from the 15th century. The main church has an ogham stone and a number of early Christian and medieval grave slabs. In the 15th century, a small transept was added and battlements were constructed. During the Reformation in Ireland, the established Church of Ireland became Protestant. The cathedral roof was destroyed during the Irish Rebellion of 1641,[4] but the south transept was re-roofed and extended later in the 17th century. From 1663 the diocese was united with the Diocese of Limerick and the former cathedral became a parish church. In 1871, when a new Church of Ireland church was opened, the cathedral's roof was again removed. After the 1871 disestablishment of the Church of Ireland, its disused historic sites, such as Ardfert Cathedral, were transferred to the Board of Public Works, now the Office of Public Works. Part of the transept has been restored, and houses the entrance and a gift shop.
Kerry Gathering TV, Behind The Scenes, Live Mass Ardfert Cathedral, St. Brendan's Week
On Thursday May 16th KG.TV captured behind the scenes of a live-streamed open air mass in Ardfert Cathedral for the Feast of St. Brendan. The first celebration of mass in the cathedral since the 16th century was shown to a worldwide audience through the huge efforts among others of the Ardfert Development Association, Paul Dolan and Brian Nolan with the trainees from the TV & Video Production Unit in Tralee, the Kerry Gathering Committee and the people of Ardfert and surrounding communities. Thanks to the Kerry County Council and McDonalds, Kerry for their support also.
Mass for the Feast of St. Brendan:
Principal Concelebrant Most Rev. Dr. Bill Murphy- Bishop of Kerry.
With Fr. Tadhg Fitzgerald- Parish Priest of Ardfert &
Fr. Gearóid Ó Donnchadha- St. Brendan Scholar.
Choir- Síamsóirí na Ríochta. Directed by Fr. Pat Ahern.
The broadcast was facilitated by the Office of Public Works who manage the National Monument Site at Ardfert Cathedral.
Behind The Scenes:
Directed by Stephen Kavanagh.
Produced by Rachel Stack.
Edited by Stephen Kavanagh.
Special Effects Editing by Kenneth Kelliher.
Directors of Photography: Brigid Vinnell, Dylan Knapp, John McCarthy & Stephen Kavanagh.
Sound Mixers: Dylan Knapp, Brigid Vinnell, John McCarthy & Stephen Kavanagh.
Music from Kerry The Kingdom Collection - a production of Tralee Visitor Attractions.
Kerry County Council in association with FÁS National Digital Skills Centre & the Department of Social Protection.
Kerry Gathering Production Team: Rachel Stack-Brigid Vinnell-John McCarthy-Eamonn Campbell-Stephen Kavanagh.
Special Thanks to Mentors: Paul Dolan & Brian Nolan - FÁS Television & Video Production Unit, Tralee, co. Kerry.
Ardfert, Co.Kerry, Ireland, Promotional Video 2013
Directed by Martin Maguire and Colm Gurnett
Colm Gurnett Linkedin profile
Music by Albannach - Unleash The Albannach
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Ardfert Cathedral 14 September 2014
Ardfert Cathedral constructed in the 13th century with large battlements added in the 15th century. It is built of limestone with carved sandstone decoration around the doors and windows. Three lancet windows in the east end of the building and the nine lancets on the south side of the choir. Two other small churches on the site. Temple na Hoe is a late 12th century Romanesque church and Temple na Griffin is a plain 15th century church. Cemetery also on the site.
Ardfert Cathedral
Ardfert Cathedral - founded in the sixth century.
Ardfert on the Wild Atlantic Way
Proud fourth class residents of the beautiful Co. Kerry village of Ardfert take us on a tour of their home place, detailing historical, cultural and recreational places of interest for the Wild Atlantic Way holiday maker. Ardfert National School's entry to the 2019 FIS film competition and the school's last film with retired teacher Joan Holland. Go néirí leat Joan.
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The long road from Ardfert to Banna
EI DKB approach Ardfert
Pilots Brendan Gurnett & Jimmy Quinn approaching Ardfert airstrip for a fly-by
kerry in ruins ardfert friary
Ardfert NS - 'Fight for Fredom'
'Fight for Freedom' - a film made by 4th class in Ardfert N.S. in 2015 that won the 'Best Script' category in the national FÍS awards.
Take My Hand
As part of the 2018 Donal Walsh Live Life Film Competition under the theme of 'Take My Hand', this 5th class film celebrates the recognition of Irish Sign Language as the third official language of Ireland on 24th of December 2017.
Treasure Earth
'Treasure Earth' is a clarion call for our natural world in this time of climate change and global warming. While reflecting on and drawing from various aspects of national and international heritage, 'Treasure Earth' also highlights the positive mental health benefits of spending time in nature. Filmed in Ardfert and the glorious North Kerry countryside, 'Treasure Earth' is a finalist in the 2016 FIS Student Film Competition.
Ardfert SummerFest Promo Video 2009
Ardfert SummerFest 2009 Promotion Video. SummerFest Website 2009:
Smurfman in ardfert!!!
smurfman!!!! my ickle puppy!!!
Cmonn Ardfert
Cupola a gurlz just went kinda mad. Afta wenning de match
Kerry Gathering TV & FAS Media, Ardfert Cathedral Mass, 16th of May 2013
The Diocese of Kerry celebrated The Gathering 2013 with an open air Mass in the historic Ardfert Cathedral. The prelude and Mass was broadcast live on the internet throughout the world on The Gathering TV Channel on the 16th of May 2013...
Soap Box Boys - Ardfert,Kerry, Ireland
Short Documentary showing a glimpse into the fast & furious world of....Soap Box Racing?
It All Works Out
Heartfelt letters written by 5th class in honour of Donal Walsh and the Live Life Film Competition 2019 under the theme 'It All Works Out.'