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'; i++; return marker; } // Create small marker icon var icon = new GIcon(); icon.image = "http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/mm_20_blue.png"; icon.shadow = "http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/mm_20_shadow.png"; icon.iconSize = new GSize(12, 20); icon.shadowSize = new GSize(22, 20); icon.iconAnchor = new GPoint(6, 20); icon.infoWindowAnchor = new GPoint(5, 1); // Clonmacnoise var point = new GPoint(-7.991111,53.323889); createMarker(point,"
Clonmacnoise

The extensive ruins include a cathedral, castle, round tower, numerous churches, two important high crosses, and a large collection of early Christian grave slabs (the last two on display in the excellent site museum).
","Clonmacnoise"); // Dowth var point = new GPoint(-6.450369,53.703731); createMarker(point,"
Dowth

Unlike its neighbors Newgrange and Knowth, the Dowth passage tomb has not yet been thoroughly excavated, and it is not currently accessible to visitors. However, fine examples of megalithic art have already been discovered inside.
","Dowth"); // Dublin var point = new GPoint(-6.266584, 53.342558); createMarker(point,"
Dublin

This chic capital city is home to three cathedrals, the famed Book of Kells and several interesting churches.
","Dublin"); // Gallarus Oratory - approx var point = new GPoint(-10.351868,52.175669); createMarker(point,"
Gallarus Oratory

This beautifully simple stone church was built and used by local farmers of the area at an early date, estimates of which generally range from the 6th century to the 9th century.
","Gallarus Oratory"); // Glendalough var point = new GPoint(-6.327406,53.010707); createMarker(point,"
Glendalough

Glendalough (Gleann Dá Loch, "Valley of the Two Lakes") is a fascinating monastic settlement in a spectacular natural setting founded by St. Kevin, a hermit monk who died about 618 AD. The extensive ruins include several early churches, a graceful round tower, and various sites associated with the life of St. Kevin.
","Glendalough"); // Knowth var point = new GPoint(-6.491225,53.701127); createMarker(point,"
Knowth

Dating from about 3000 BC, Knowth consists of a large central mound surrounded by several smaller ones. It is especially important for its rich collection of megalithic art, which includes over 300 decorated stones.
","Knowth"); // Hill of Tara var point = new GPoint(-6.609000, 53.581222); createMarker(point,"
Hill of Tara

Ancient burial mounds and a standing stone with a beautiful view.
","Hill of Tara"); // Mellifont Abbey var point = new GPoint(-6.466388,53.742233); createMarker(point,"
Mellifont Abbey

","Mellifont Abbey"); // Monasterboice - exact, unlike all other Earth placemarks! var point = new GPoint(-6.41759,53.7776); createMarker(point,"
Monasterboice

The impressive ruins of this monastic site include a large cemetery, two churches, one of the tallest round towers in Ireland and two of the tallest and best high crosses.
","Monasterboice"); // Mt. Croagh Patrick var point = new GPoint(-9.654922, 53.760484); createMarker(point,"
Mt. Croagh Patrick

Each year, a million pilgrims and visitors make the trek to the top of this holy mountain to pray, do penance, or just enjoy the view.
","Mt. Croagh Patrick"); // Newgrange var point = new GPoint(-6.475067, 53.694674); createMarker(point,"
Newgrange

This fascinating burial mound is 5,000 years old and creates a stunning effect on the winter solstice.
","Newgrange"); // Riasc Monastic Settlement var point = new GPoint(-10.387831,52.167447); createMarker(point,"
Riasc Monastic Settlement

","Riasc Monastic Settlement"); // Rock of Cashel var point = new GPoint(-7.884413896, 52.521220179); createMarker(point,"
Rock of Cashel

Striking hilltop ruins of a 12th-century royal chapel, cathedral and round tower, with fine high crosses in the churchyard.
","Rock of Cashel"); // Shrine of Our Lady of Knock var point = new GPoint(-8.917122,53.792096); createMarker(point,"
Shrine of Our Lady of Knock

In 1879, the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St. John appeared at the parish church in Knock. Today, 1.5 million pilgrims visit the shrine each year.
","Shrine of Our Lady of Knock"); // Skellig Michael var point = new GPoint(-10.489883,51.819015); createMarker(point,"
Skellig Michael

From 588 to 1100 AD, this dramatic rocky island hosted the tiny beehive huts of hermit monks.
","Skellig Michael"); // Create small marker icon var icon = new GIcon(); icon.image = "http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/mm_20_white.png"; icon.shadow = "http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/mm_20_shadow.png"; icon.iconSize = new GSize(12, 20); icon.shadowSize = new GSize(22, 20); icon.iconAnchor = new GPoint(6, 20); icon.infoWindowAnchor = new GPoint(5, 1); // put the assembled sidebar_html contents into the sidebar div //document.getElementById("sidebar").innerHTML = sidebar_html; } //]]>