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akg5836693 Ireland, Co. Offlay, ruins of Clonmacnoise (former monastery): Panel "music player playing triple pipes" on north face of the "Cross of the Scriptures" (replica of the High Cross) in front of the Cathedral (also: Temple McDermot). The so called Cross of the Scriptures is a 4 m high corss made of sandstone and one of the most prestigious high crosses in Ireland. It was built around 900 most probably by Flann Sinna, King of Ireland, and Abbot Colmán. The surface of the cross is divided in panels, showing religious scenes (Crucifixion, Last Judgement, Christ in the Tomb). There are as well other scenes, showing King Diarmuid, horsemen, hunters and animals. Building of the so called Cathedral (Temple McDermot) in the centre of the abbey grounds startet in 909 by King Flann Sinna and Abbot Colmán mac Ailella. West door way has been restored. Famous is the Gothic style northern doorway with view from and to Shannon river, called Whispering Arch. In this biggest church of Clonmacnoise, lots of graves have been found. Most prominent is the grave of Rory O`Conor, the last High King of Ireland, who was buried here, in 1198, following his father Turlough O`Conor who had built on of the round towers, the O'Rourke's Tower, in 1124, with Gilla Christ Ua Maoileoin (O`Malone), abbot of Clonmacnoise.The monastery of Clonmacnoise, irish Cluain Mhic Nóis, "Meadow of the Sons of Nós", or irish Cluain Muccu Nóis, "Meadow of the Pigs of Nós", was founded in 544 or 548 AD by St. Ciarán ((c. 516 - c. 549 or 552) and seven following monks, who died soon after most probably caused by pestilentia. The monastery became famous for its scriptorium. here, The Book of the Dun Cow (German: Buch der dunkelfarbenen Kuh), the oldest writing in old irish language, was realized. In 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Clonmacnoise. From 9th to 12th century, the monastery was strongly tied with the kings of Meath. Lots of high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here. From 10th to 16th century, t.

akg5836684 Ireland, Co. Offlay, ruins of Clonmacnoise (former monastery): "Cross of the Scriptures" (replica of the High Cross) in front of the Cathedral (also: Temple McDermot). The so called Cross of the Scriptures is a 4 m high corss made of sandstone and one of the most prestigious high crosses in Ireland. It was built around 900 most probably by Flann Sinna, King of Ireland, and Abbot Colmán. The surface of the cross is divided in panels, showing religious scenes (Crucifixion, Last Judgement, Christ in the Tomb). There are as well other scenes, showing King Diarmuid, horsemen, hunters and animals. Building of the so called Cathedral (Temple McDermot) in the centre of the abbey grounds startet in 909 by King Flann Sinna and Abbot Colmán mac Ailella. West door way has been restored. Famous is the Gothic style northern doorway with view from and to Shannon river, called Whispering Arch. In this biggest church of Clonmacnoise, lots of graves have been found. Most prominent is the grave of Rory O`Conor, the last High King of Ireland, who was buried here, in 1198, following his father Turlough O`Conor who had built on of the round towers, the O'Rourke's Tower, in 1124, with Gilla Christ Ua Maoileoin (O`Malone), abbot of Clonmacnoise.The monastery of Clonmacnoise, irish Cluain Mhic Nóis, "Meadow of the Sons of Nós", or irish Cluain Muccu Nóis, "Meadow of the Pigs of Nós", was founded in 544 or 548 AD by St. Ciarán ((c. 516 - c. 549 or 552) and seven following monks, who died soon after most probably caused by pestilentia. The monastery became famous for its scriptorium. here, The Book of the Dun Cow (German: Buch der dunkelfarbenen Kuh), the oldest writing in old irish language, was realized. In 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Clonmacnoise. From 9th to 12th century, the monastery was strongly tied with the kings of Meath. Lots of high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here. From 10th to 16th century, the monastery was continously extended. Within 400 years, Viking.

akg5836688 Ireland, Co. Offlay, ruins of Clonmacnoise (former monastery): glass pavillon for Pope John Paull II (right), McCarthy`s Tower and Temple Finghín. The glass pavillon was erected for the visit of Pope John Paul II, in 1979. McCarthy`s Tower was built in 12th century in Romanesque style, it is beneath Temple Finghín, built in the same time. Building of the so called Cathedral (Temple McDermot) in the centre of the abbey grounds startet in 909 by King Flann Sinna and Abbot Colmán mac Ailella. West door way has been restored. Famous is the Gothic style northern doorway with view from and to Shannon river, called Whispering Arch. In this biggest church of Clonmacnoise, lots of graves have been found. Most prominent is the grave of Rory O`Conor, the last High King of Ireland, who was buried here, in 1198, following his father Turlough O`Conor who had built on of the round towers, the O'Rourke's Tower, in 1124, with Gilla Christ Ua Maoileoin (O`Malone), abbot of Clonmacnoise.The monastery of Clonmacnoise, irish Cluain Mhic Nóis, "Meadow of the Sons of Nós", or irish Cluain Muccu Nóis, "Meadow of the Pigs of Nós", was founded in 544 or 548 AD by St. Ciarán ((c. 516 - c. 549 or 552) and seven following monks, who died soon after most probably caused by pestilentia. The monastery became famous for its scriptorium. here, The Book of the Dun Cow (German: Buch der dunkelfarbenen Kuh), the oldest writing in old irish language, was realized. In 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Clonmacnoise. From 9th to 12th century, the monastery was strongly tied with the kings of Meath. Lots of high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here. From 10th to 16th century, the monastery was continously extended. Within 400 years, Vikings and Normans, often sailing via Shannon river, raided the monastery. The time of Clonmacnoise ended in 1552, when english soldiers of the nearby garrison in Athlone burned and destroyed everything. Most important in Clonmacnoise are the round towers and Hi.

akg5836690 Ireland, Co. Offlay, ruins of Clonmacnoise (former monastery): Temple Hurpan and Temple Melaghlin (behind, covered) on southeastern side of the Cathedral (also: Temple McDermot). Building of the so called Cathedral (Temple McDermot) in the centre of the abbey grounds startet in 909 by King Flann Sinna and Abbot Colmán mac Ailella. West door way has been restored. Famous is the Gothic style northern doorway with view from and to Shannon river, called Whispering Arch. In this biggest church of Clonmacnoise, lots of graves have been found. Most prominent is the grave of Rory O`Conor, the last High King of Ireland, who was buried here, in 1198, following his father Turlough O`Conor who had built on of the round towers, the O'Rourke's Tower, in 1124, with Gilla Christ Ua Maoileoin (O`Malone), abbot of Clonmacnoise.The monastery of Clonmacnoise, irish Cluain Mhic Nóis, "Meadow of the Sons of Nós", or irish Cluain Muccu Nóis, "Meadow of the Pigs of Nós", was founded in 544 or 548 AD by St. Ciarán ((c. 516 - c. 549 or 552) and seven following monks, who died soon after most probably caused by pestilentia. The monastery became famous for its scriptorium. here, The Book of the Dun Cow (German: Buch der dunkelfarbenen Kuh), the oldest writing in old irish language, was realized. In 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Clonmacnoise. From 9th to 12th century, the monastery was strongly tied with the kings of Meath. Lots of high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here. From 10th to 16th century, the monastery was continously extended. Within 400 years, Vikings and Normans, often sailing via Shannon river, raided the monastery. The time of Clonmacnoise ended in 1552, when english soldiers of the nearby garrison in Athlone burned and destroyed everything. Most important in Clonmacnoise are the round towers and High Crosses. Open air, there are replicas of the high crosses, only. The original three high crosses are conserved in the museum (interpretive centre) of the visito.

akg5836685 Ireland, Co. Offlay, ruins of Clonmacnoise (former monastery): main entrance to the Cathedral (also: Temple McDermot). Building of the so called Cathedral (Temple McDermot) in the centre of the abbey grounds startet in 909 by King Flann Sinna and Abbot Colmán mac Ailella. West door way has been restored. Famous is the Gothic style northern doorway with view from and to Shannon river, called Whispering Arch. In this biggest church of Clonmacnoise, lots of graves have been found. Most prominent is the grave of Rory O`Conor, the last High King of Ireland, who was buried here, in 1198, following his father Turlough O`Conor who had built on of the round towers, the O'Rourke's Tower, in 1124, with Gilla Christ Ua Maoileoin (O`Malone), abbot of Clonmacnoise.The monastery of Clonmacnoise, irish Cluain Mhic Nóis, "Meadow of the Sons of Nós", or irish Cluain Muccu Nóis, "Meadow of the Pigs of Nós", was founded in 544 or 548 AD by St. Ciarán ((c. 516 - c. 549 or 552) and seven following monks, who died soon after most probably caused by pestilentia. The monastery became famous for its scriptorium. here, The Book of the Dun Cow (German: Buch der dunkelfarbenen Kuh), the oldest writing in old irish language, was realized. In 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Clonmacnoise. From 9th to 12th century, the monastery was strongly tied with the kings of Meath. Lots of high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here. From 10th to 16th century, the monastery was continously extended. Within 400 years, Vikings and Normans, often sailing via Shannon river, raided the monastery. The time of Clonmacnoise ended in 1552, when english soldiers of the nearby garrison in Athlone burned and destroyed everything. Most important in Clonmacnoise are the round towers and High Crosses. Open air, there are replicas of the high crosses, only. The original three high crosses are conserved in the museum (interpretive centre) of the visitor centre. Clonmacnoise is as well connected with the beautifu.

akg5836683 Ireland, Co. Offlay, ruins of Clonmacnoise (former monastery): grave stones in front Cathedral (also: Temple McDermot). Building of the so called Cathedral (Temple McDermot) in the centre of the abbey grounds startet in 909 by King Flann Sinna and Abbot Colmán mac Ailella. West door way has been restored. Famous is the Gothic style northern doorway with view from and to Shannon river, called Whispering Arch. In this biggest church of Clonmacnoise, lots of graves have been found. Most prominent is the grave of Rory O`Conor, the last High King of Ireland, who was buried here, in 1198, following his father Turlough O`Conor who had built on of the round towers, the O'Rourke's Tower, in 1124, with Gilla Christ Ua Maoileoin (O`Malone), abbot of Clonmacnoise.The monastery of Clonmacnoise, irish Cluain Mhic Nóis, "Meadow of the Sons of Nós", or irish Cluain Muccu Nóis, "Meadow of the Pigs of Nós", was founded in 544 or 548 AD by St. Ciarán ((c. 516 - c. 549 or 552) and seven following monks, who died soon after most probably caused by pestilentia. The monastery became famous for its scriptorium. here, The Book of the Dun Cow (German: Buch der dunkelfarbenen Kuh), the oldest writing in old irish language, was realized. In 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Clonmacnoise. From 9th to 12th century, the monastery was strongly tied with the kings of Meath. Lots of high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here. From 10th to 16th century, the monastery was continously extended. Within 400 years, Vikings and Normans, often sailing via Shannon river, raided the monastery. The time of Clonmacnoise ended in 1552, when english soldiers of the nearby garrison in Athlone burned and destroyed everything. Most important in Clonmacnoise are the round towers and High Crosses. Open air, there are replicas of the high crosses, only. The original three high crosses are conserved in the museum (interpretive centre) of the visitor centre. Clonmacnoise is as well connected with the beautif.

akg5836686 Ireland, Co. Offlay, ruins of Clonmacnoise (former monastery): view from window of the Cathedral (also: Temple McDermot) to McCarthy`s Tower. McCarthy`s Tower was built in 12th century in Romanesque style, it is beneath Temple Finghín, built in the same time. Building of the so called Cathedral (Temple McDermot) in the centre of the abbey grounds startet in 909 by King Flann Sinna and Abbot Colmán mac Ailella. West door way has been restored. Famous is the Gothic style northern doorway with view from and to Shannon river, called Whispering Arch. In this biggest church of Clonmacnoise, lots of graves have been found. Most prominent is the grave of Rory O`Conor, the last High King of Ireland, who was buried here, in 1198, following his father Turlough O`Conor who had built on of the round towers, the O'Rourke's Tower, in 1124, with Gilla Christ Ua Maoileoin (O`Malone), abbot of Clonmacnoise.The monastery of Clonmacnoise, irish Cluain Mhic Nóis, "Meadow of the Sons of Nós", or irish Cluain Muccu Nóis, "Meadow of the Pigs of Nós", was founded in 544 or 548 AD by St. Ciarán ((c. 516 - c. 549 or 552) and seven following monks, who died soon after most probably caused by pestilentia. The monastery became famous for its scriptorium. here, The Book of the Dun Cow (German: Buch der dunkelfarbenen Kuh), the oldest writing in old irish language, was realized. In 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Clonmacnoise. From 9th to 12th century, the monastery was strongly tied with the kings of Meath. Lots of high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here. From 10th to 16th century, the monastery was continously extended. Within 400 years, Vikings and Normans, often sailing via Shannon river, raided the monastery. The time of Clonmacnoise ended in 1552, when english soldiers of the nearby garrison in Athlone burned and destroyed everything. Most important in Clonmacnoise are the round towers and High Crosses. Open air, there are replicas of the high crosses, only. The original t.