Temple Ciarán, marking the site's founding by St Ciarán in 544 AD, O'Rourke's Round Tower completed in 1124, a cathedral begun in 909, the intricately carved Cross of the Scriptures, the Romanesque Nuns' Church, and a collection of over 700 early Christian grave slabs — 6 stops through one of Ireland's most important early monastic sites on the banks of the Shannon. Looking for things to do in Clonmacnoise? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Temple Ciarán & the Founding of Clonmacnoise
O'Rourke's Tower (Round Tower)
Clonmacnoise Cathedral (Temple McDermot)
Cross of the Scriptures
Nuns' Church
Early Christian Grave Slabs of Clonmacnoise
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