In the middle of Ireland, on the banks of the River Shannon, lies the ruins of the Clonmacnoise monastery. The former religious center has its origins in the 6th century. For the time, the monastery was very well connected, which supported its importance: roads led in all directions and the River Shannon was also used for traffic.

Between the 10th and 17th centuries, new chapels and small churches were built here, the remains of which you can marvel at today. A round tower from the 11th century rises highest in the sky. The many Celtic crosses between the ruins give the place a special atmosphere. Many great craftsmen once gathered here and created relics and manuscripts, among other things. In the visitor center next door there are three splendid high crosses.

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Cathrin

August 16, 2022

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Great facility, we were really excited. Be sure to visit if you can.

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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲

June 24, 2018

The sprawling ruins of a cathedral, a round tower, several Celtic crosses and no less than seven churches from 545 AD stand in stark contrast to the seclusion of the place. The truth is that Clonmacnoise was once an important center for religion and education in Europe.

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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲

January 29, 2020

Clonmacnoise is a beautiful monastery complex. A special flair emanates from here.

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Mandelkern

October 17, 2018

The monastery is perched on the banks of the River Shannon. 'Clonmacnoise' was - literally - the hub of Ireland. Here the trade routes intersected between North and South and East and West. It is the geographical center of the island.

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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲

January 29, 2020

A special flair emanates from the extensive facility.

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Mandelkern

October 17, 2018

Founded around 548, the monastery is literally perched on the banks of the River Shannon. 'Clonmacnoise' was - literally - the hub of Ireland. Here the trade routes intersected between North and South and East and West. But it was not just the geographic center but also the spiritual center for religion and education.

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August 20, 2023

FACEBOOK (Clonmacnoise, 2023-08-20):
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Heritage Ireland (Clonmacnoise, 2023-08-20):
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Galway Tourism (Clonmacnoise Monastery, 2023-08-20):
galwaytourism.ie/clonmacnoise-monastery

Wikipedia (Clonmacnoise (Irish: Cluain Mhic Nóis), 2023-08-20):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonmacnoise
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonmacnoise
Wikipedia (List of National Monuments in County Roscommon, 2023-08-20):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_National_Monuments_in_County_Offaly
“National Monument 81 … Clonmacnoise … Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site”

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June 24, 2023

Ireland's early medieval history is closely linked to the monasteries that sprung up everywhere from the 5th century. The facilities at that time basically all looked the same: church, round tower, crosses, wall. Around it were the dwellings of the dignitaries and numerous supporters, often gatherings of up to 5,000 people. There were no cities on the island - the monasteries were the economic, cultural and spiritual centers of the Celtic inhabitants. Clonmacnoise is one of the best-preserved and probably the best-known of these monasteries, which date back to the 12th/13th centuries. century existed. Incidentally, you have a great overall view of the complex from the cemetery further down. From here you can look up at the sublime monastery complex. From the cloister hill itself there are fantastic views of the River Shannon - a boat passes by from time to time. A newfangled element is the glass-walled chapel, which houses the altar where Pope John Paul II preached to around 20,000 people during his visit in 1979.

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