Clonmacnoise

Monastery Athlone, County Offaly, Ireland
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What to expect

Clonmacnoise is a historic monastic site located on the banks of the River Shannon. The site features several ruins, including a cathedral, seven churches, two round towers, and three high crosses. It was founded in the 6th century by Saint Ciarán and became a major center of learning, craftsmanship, and trade. The site includes a visitor center with an audiovisual presentation and exhibits on the history of the monastery. Visitors can explore the ruins and learn about the site's rich history. The site is also home to a number of carved stone crosses and cross-slabs, and the graveyard surrounding the site is still in use. Clonmacnoise is a significant historical and cultural site, and its well-preserved ruins make it a fascinating place to visit

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Family trip to Ireland: complete file

Family trip to Ireland: complete file
This family's experience:

Activities: We explored Clonmacnoise, a historic monastic site with its famous Celtic crosses, including the Cross of the Scriptures, one of the tallest and most beautiful in Ireland

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the ruins of the monastery and seeing the ancient Celtic crosses. They were fascinated by the history of the site and the beauty of the crosses ✨