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Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene ("Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?"), the sixth Harry Clarke window in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Dingle. Gorgeous.
Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene ("Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?"), the sixth Harry Clarke window in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Dingle. Gorgeous.

Díseart Centre of Irish Spirituality and Culture (Ireland)

Seek out the stunning stained glass windows at the Díseart Institute of Irish Spirituality and Culture in Dingle, located in a chapel of the former Presentation Sisters’ convent.

A set of six windows created by Harry Clarke (1889-1931), Ireland’s famed stained glass artist, was installed in 1924 and illustrate the life of Christ.

Díseart Institute of Irish Spirituality and Culture. The Harry Clarke windows are in the chapel on the upper left.
Díseart Institute of Irish Spirituality and Culture. The Harry Clarke windows are in the chapel on the upper left.
Inside the Chapel of the Sacred Heart at the Díseart Institute of Irish Spirituality and Culture. Three of the Harry Clarke windows are on the right. The windows behind the altar were installed in 1899 and made by Franz Mayer Stained Glass of Munich, Germany.
Inside the Chapel of the Sacred Heart at the Díseart Institute of Irish Spirituality and Culture. Three of the Harry Clarke windows are on the right. The windows behind the altar were installed in 1899 and made by Franz Mayer Stained Glass of Munich, Germany.

I was surprised to learn while in Dingle (at Díseart? I’m afraid I don’t recall) that Dingle is a historic departure point for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. Checking a map, you can see that Santiago de Compostela at the tip of northern Spain is directly due south of Dingle, so it makes perfect sense. Dingle is also currently the terminus of the Kerry Camino which starts in Tralee.

The Díseart Centre has plenty more of interest to see (the Nano Nagle Murals, the Last Supper Fresco, the gardens and maze, the graveyard), but oh my those Harry Clarke windows. Here’s a video with more information and views.

Díseart Centre of Irish Spirituality and Culture is museum no. 82 in my #100museums challenge (see 100 Museums Challenge).