Clonmacnoise, Athlone, Offaly

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  • Created: January 20, 2014 7:11 pm
  • Updated: December 12, 2017 10:58 am
Location: Offaly
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Clonmacnoise is an Early Christian site founded by St. Ciarán in the mid-6th century. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches (10th -13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe. The original high crosses and a selection of graveslabs are on display in the visitor centre. The long and varied history of Clonmacnoise is recounted in an audiovisual presentation shown in the visitor centre. There are also exhibitions that deal with the flora, fauna and landscape of the region.

1. Clonmacnoise, Athlone, Offaly

Altitude: 41 m

Clonmacnoise is an Early Christian site founded by St. Ciarán in the mid-6th century. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches (10th -13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe. The original high crosses and a selection of graveslabs are on display in the visitor centre. The long and varied history of Clonmacnoise is recounted in an audiovisual presentation shown in the visitor centre. There are also exhibitions that deal with the flora, fauna and landscape of the region.