Clonmacnoise, County Offaly: Exploring Ireland’s Ancient Monastic City — days out
Clonmacnoise, County Offaly: Exploring Ireland’s Ancient Monastic City
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Discover Clonmacnoise in County Offaly, one of Ireland’s most iconic monastic sites on the banks of the River Shannon. Founded in 544 AD by St. Ciarán, Clonmacnoise grew into a thriving centre of learning, religion, and craftsmanship, attracting kings, scholars, and pilgrims from across Europe. Today, visitors can explore its atmospheric cathedral, round towers, high crosses, ancient churches, and over 700 early Christian grave slabs, making it a must-see stop along Ireland’s Ancient East.