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. …
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.