Images of Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise (Cluain Mhic Nosis) an Early Christian site founded by St. Ciarán in the mid-6th century on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches dating back to the 10th-13th century, two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe. Clonmacnoise is situated south of Athlone, near the centre of Ireland. Its location contributed to its development as a major centre of religion, learning, trade, craftsmanship and political influence.

March 2010 Camera Olympus E500