An illustration of Clonmacnoise, a ruined monastic site situated on the River Shannon in County Offaly in Ireland. Founded in 544 by Saint Ciarán, a young man from County Roscommon, it includes nine ruined churches, a castle, two round towers and a large number of carved stone high crosses. the strategic location of the monastery helped it become a major center of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century. From the ninth until the eleventh century Clonmacnoise was allied with the kings of Meath. and many of the high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried there.
An illustration of Clonmacnoise, a ruined monastic site situated on the River Shannon in County Offaly in Ireland. Founded in 544 by Saint Ciarán, a young man from County Roscommon, it includes nine ruined churches, a castle, two round towers and a large number of carved stone high crosses. the strategic location of the monastery helped it become a major center of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century. From the ninth until the eleventh century Clonmacnoise was allied with the kings of Meath. Many of the high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried there, it was however largely abandoned by the end of the 13th century.
Size: 5123px × 3390px
Location: Clonmacnoise, County Offaly, Ireland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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