"Clonmacnoise" Clonmacnoise Tip by mvtouring

I saw a programme on Clonmacnoise and knew that it had to be included in our trip. I was not dissappointed even though it was one of our few rainy days in Ireland. This early Christian site was founded by Saint Ciaran in the mid 6th century on the banks of the River Shannon. The site included the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches, two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian graveslabs in Ireland. The original high crosses are on display in the visitor centre on site.

The site is 21km from Athlone signposted from the N62 or 20km from Ballisnaloe signposted from the R357

Address: Shannonbridge, in County Offaly
Directions: Located about midway between Galway and Dublin, just south of the main road N6 between those two cities. Just south of the town called Athlone.
othercontact: clonmacnoise@opw.ie
Phone: +353 90 967 4195