trinity church

Along with Our Lady's Church, this is the oldest church in the lower valley. Dating to Kevin's lifetime, it is said to have been founded for St. Mocherog, a grandson of Brachan, King of Britain. Mocherog was a close friend of Kevin and was privileged to administer the Last Rites to the founder of Glendalough during Kevin's last moments on earth. Trinity Church was notable for having a 20 metre Round Tower incorporated into its design but, unfortunately, it was destroyed during a fierce storm in 1818. Much has been said about the close similarity in style between Trinity and Reefert Churches, it being most likely that they date to the same period.