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Clonmacnoise

Shannonbridge,
Co. Offaly,
Ireland

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Locality Info:Shannonbridge, Co Offaly
  
Phone:+353 (0)90 967-4195
Fax:+353 (0)90 967-4273
Website:http://62.73.177.39/en/HistoricSites/East/ClonmacnoiseOffaly/
Open:Nov-Mid Mar: Daily 10:00-17:30; Mid Mar-Mid May Daily 10:00-18:00; Mid May-Early Sep: Daily 09:00-19:00; Sep-Oct Daily 10:00-18:

 

An early Christian site founded by Saint Ciaran in the 6th century on the banks of the River Shannon. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, eight churches (10th-13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and a large collection of early Christian grave slabs. The original high crosses and grave slabs are on display in the Visitor Centre. There is an audio-visual show as well as a number of exhibitions. Access for people with disabilities to Visitor Centre. Please note that this is a very busy site and visitors may experience a delay during the summer.

Pictures and text courtesy of HeritageIreland.ie.

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