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Clonmacnoise is a monastic settlement that was founded in the year 545 by Saint Ciarán. Some of the current structures there date back to the 12th century.

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What county is clonmacnoise in?

The monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise is in county Offaly in the centre of Ireland.


When was Clonmacnoise created?

Clonmacnoise was created in 545.


What are some famous sites are there in Ireland?

Newgrange, Glendalough, Clonmacnoise, The Giants Causeway, The Cliffs of Moher, Melifont Abbey, Monasterboice, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin Castle, The Burren, Connemara, Blarney Castle and many, many others.


What is the religion of Clonmacnoise?

If your referring to Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly, Ireland, then the religion is the same as all of Ireland which is Roman Catholic, it was also one of the first monastic settlements in the country. Although Ireland claims to be an essentially non-religious state the Roman Catholic religion still has a dominant presence in Irish society.


Why was Clonmacnoise built where it is built?

It was strategically located in the centre of Ireland, on the main river and on an ancient route between Dublin and Galway, on the east and west coast of Ireland.


When did Ciarán of Clonmacnoise die?

Ciarán of Clonmacnoise died in 546.


When was Ciarán of Clonmacnoise born?

Ciarán of Clonmacnoise was born in 516.


Famous place in ireland?

The Cliffs of Moher. Trinity College Dublin The Giants Causeway. Newgrange. Croagh Patrick. Blarney Castle. The Guinness Brewery. The Lakes of Killarney. Glendalough. The River Shannon. The Burren. The Curragh. Clonmacnoise. There are many others.


What effect did the spread of Christianity have on education in Ireland?

Ireland became a centre of learning for Christianity in Europe and many people came to the various places in Ireland, like Glendalough or Clonmacnoise, to study. These centres of learning help Ireland earn the title of being the nation of saints and scholars.


What is the important castle in Northern Ireland?

Stormont Castle. In its grounds can be found the parliament building for the Northern Ireland Assembly. There is also Carrickfergus Castle.


What is a castle is Ireland?

There are many castles in Ireland. Some of the most well known ones include Blarney Castle, Dublin Castle, Bunratty Castle, Ashford Castle, Carrickfergus Castle, Kilkenny Castle and many, many others.


What conntinent is blarney castle in?

Blarney Castle is in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland. Ireland is in the European Continent.