"Clonmacnoise, an early Christian site" Clonmacnoise by himalia11

Clonmacnoise Travel Guide: 24 reviews and 54 photos

Clonmacnoise (or Cluain Mhic Nos in Gaelic) is an ancient monastic site on the banks of the river Shannon, south of Athlone.
Close to Clonmacnoise is an interesting ruins on a hill above the river Shannon, which has been a Norman castle, build in the 13th century.

Last visit to Clonmacnoise: Sep 2004
Intro Written Sep 26, 2004
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Reviews (3)

Pancakes and funny people Hotels (1)

Finding a B&B near Clonmacnoise was not so easy, there are not so much. We were happy to find this cosy B&B, with view... more travel advice

High Cross at Clonmacnoise - Clonmacnoise

Museum at Clonmacnoise Things to Do (2)

The museum at Clonmacnoise shows information about high crosses, about the early monastic life, and you’ll see there... more travel advice

Clonmacnoise at river Shannon - Clonmacnoise

Monasteric site Clonmacnoise Things to Do (2)

Clonmacnoise is one of the oldest monastic sites in Ireland and was founded by St Ciaran in 548-549. You’ll find here... more travel advice

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HoosierMM Mar 14, 2009 at 10:48 PM

We stayed at Kajon House with Kate and John about four years ago during a chilly and wet March. We enjoyed our stay, including a warm peat fire at night and Kate's delightful sense of humor.
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tini58de Nov 24, 2007 at 9:39 PM

Clonmacnoise was one of the highlights for me when traveling in Ireland! Ich freue mich schon, dich am Freitag kennenzulernen! Bis dann!
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globetrott Nov 26, 2006 at 4:31 AM

another great place to go, when travelling through Ireland !!
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jckim Dec 21, 2004 at 10:23 PM

Great pics! waiting for more!
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aadil Sep 29, 2004 at 8:45 AM

Lovely pictures of the crosses!!! Hope to see more soon!!!