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young monk named Ernéne mac Craséni (who would later be famous in
Ireland) tried to touch Columba's clothes while Columba was not looking. However, the saint immediately noticed and grabbed the boy by the neck, told him to open his mouth, and then blessed him, saying that he would teach the doctrine of salvation.
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A 9th-century piece originally situated at the southern end of the site's central hub. It has one
Christian scene on its west face, a rough carving of the Crucifixion of Christ. Many believe that the Cross may have been part inspiration for the later Cross of the Scriptures. Again, the original is in
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This 4-metre-high sandstone cross is one of the most skilfully executed of the surviving high crosses in
Ireland, and of particular interest for its surviving inscription, which asks a prayer for Flann Sinna, King of Ireland, and Abbot Colmán who commissioned the cross. Both men were also responsible
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church and round tower – 12th century. An unusual occurrence was the vandalism of this church in 1864 by a person from Birr on a 'pleasure party' to the Seven
Churches, as Clonmacnoise was often termed. This led to a landmark case when a prosecution was brought against the vandal by the Crown, due to
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Interpretative Centre are exhibits depicting the history of Clonmacnoise and the area, archaeological artefacts (including the original stone crosses, brought indoors for preservation and display), information on the people who would have lived and worked there, and a section on
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visited the monastery at
Clonmacnoise during the time when he was founding the monastery at Durrow. While he was there he prophesied about the future debates in the churches of Ireland about the dating of Easter and claimed that angels had visited the monastery at Clonmacnoise. While he was there, a
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to the north of the site from the late-12th century. Athlone became the main trading town for the midlands of
Ireland, and the most popular route for crossing the Shannon, as well as the best-defended settlement in the region. People migrated north from Clonmacnoise to Athlone, and along with the
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The current visitors' centre opened in 1993, replacing a wooden structure, and entry to the site is contingent on the payment of an entry fee seven days a week (from 1973 to 1985 a part-time guiding/interpretative service was maintained, which also required a small admission fee). The centre was
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Towards the close of the seventh century a plague carried off a large number of its students and professors. Clonmacnoise's period of greatest growth came between the 8th and 12th centuries. It was attacked frequently during these four centuries, most often by the Irish (at least 27 times), the
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Ireland to the Irish Government in 1955 and has been maintained by various departmental bodies since then. Currently the Office of Public Works manages the site on behalf of the Department of the Environment and Local Government.
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1200. Also called the King's Church, due to the fact that at least seven generations of
Melaghlin Kings are said to be buried underneath the structure. The church is also believed to have housed the scriptorium, the room where the manuscripts were designed and decorated.
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900. The surface of the cross is divided into panels, showing scenes including the
Crucifixion, the Last Judgement, and Christ in the Tomb. The original was moved into the visitors' centre in 1991 to preserve it from the elements; a replica stands at the original site.
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chronicle events in Ireland from pre-history to A.D. 1408. The original manuscript or manuscripts are lost, and the names of its compilers are unknown. It is so-called because it was thought to be based on materials gathered at the monastery of Clonmacnoise.
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since the 18th century. It underwent significant restoration works in the second decade of the twentieth century, when the pitch of the roof was raised and the internal space was remodelled. The church is maintained under the auspices of the
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Near the Chapel of Clonfinlough at Clonmacnoise there are several limestone boulders, one of which is called the Fairy's or Horseman's Stone. It has many cup-shaped hollows, crosses, daggers, and a pair of human feet (an example of a
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Built in the 17th century at the east end of Temple Dowling, this annex had no religious function outside of being a burial ground for some members of the local parish. Sometimes referred to as MacClaffey's Church.
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population decrease went much of the support that the site needed to survive, and former allies began to recognise the decline in the site's influence. The influx of continental religious orders such as the
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At 2.8 by 3.8 metres, the smallest church in Clonmacnoise. Traditionally presented as the grave site of St. Ciarán, excavations of the church unearthed the Clonmacnoise Crozier, but no saintly remains.
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manages the preserved ruin. An Interpretive Centre is open to the public, the graveyard is in use and religious services take place in a modern chapel.
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tourist office, gift shop, tea room, toilets and parking. Guided tours of the site may be booked in advance for groups.
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The Fairy's or Horseman's Stone known now as Clonfanlough Stone
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Saint Ciarán founded the monastery in the ancient territory of
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The monastery ruins were one of the stops on the itinerary of
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Records Relating to the Dioceses of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise
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882:, a descendant of Guaire Aidhne, scribe of Cluain Mic Nois;
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of Iona, who referenced the testimony of earlier abbots of
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after crossing the bogs of Central Ireland known as the
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471:left by the receding glaciers of the last
16:Ruined monastery in County Offaly, Ireland
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439:In 544 Saint Ciarán, a young man from
101:Augustinian Canons Regular – Arroasian
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1792:Heritage Ireland page on Clonmacnoise
1620:. Boydell & Brewer. p. 235.
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980:List of towns and villages in Ireland
719:Interior of Temple RĂ (King's Church)
610:Temple Finghin & McCarthy's Tower
2525:Mountains and hills of County Offaly
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970:Clonmacnoise and West Offaly Railway
785:Interpretative Centre and facilities
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396:) and of Connacht were buried here.
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756:Detail of Cross of the Scriptures
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2594:Ruins in the Republic of Ireland
1384:. W. Pickering. 2003. p. 7.
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1452:"Clonmacnoise whispering arch"
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475:) crossed the River Shannon.
463:of central Ireland along the
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2495:Education in County Offaly
1747:Clonmacnoise Studies Vol.2
1728:Clonmacnoise Studies Vol.1
1450:Cox, Trevor (2 May 2020).
960:Anchorites of Clonmacnoise
823:The Annals of Clonmacnoise
591:Buildings and High Crosses
517:National Museum of Ireland
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343:, founded in 544 by Saint
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585:visit to Ireland in 1979
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946:, for a list of bishops
494:who had known Columba,
143:Diocese of Clonmacnoise
66:Location within Ireland
2520:Media in County Offaly
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1683:Royal Irish Academy
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1139:on 22 December 2015
1061:Moss (2014), p. 126
871:Colgu Ua Duineachda
656:Church used by the
646:the efforts of the
522:Book of the Dun Cow
515:(on display in the
482:Clonmacnoise Castle
386:. Many of the high
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