We took the St. Kevin's Bus from Dublin to Glendalough, a nice trip of just over an hour in a nice coach. We arrived late and it was not until the next day that we realized that we could see the entrance to the monastery from our bedroom window! The site, containing the remains of seven churches, a round tower, priests house, and numerous other structures is a photographer's delight. I found the site fascinating and encourage you to search for more information on its history and relevance.
We hope you enjoyed our walk-about of the grounds. If you ever get to Ireland, make sure you include Glendalough in your itinerary. The drive from Dublin is short and cheap and on a very nice coach. You can walk to the hotel and wake up looking at the entrance! The hike to the Upper Lake is short enough, and well worth a sunrise shot.