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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.

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Q: Why was Clonmacnoise built where it is built?
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When was Clonmacnoise created?

Clonmacnoise was created in 545.


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.


What county is clonmacnoise in?

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


Who created the castle Clonmacnoise that is in Ireland?

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.


What year did Ciaran found Clonmacnoise?

It is not certain, but it is believed to be somewhere around 545AD and 548AD.


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.


What do pilgrims do in Clonmacnoise?

People pray, go to religious services, admire the area and savour the atmosphere. It is a very historic location.


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 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 date of the Celtic Cross?

AnswerApproximately the 10th century, perhaps a little earlier. ..earliest one ive seen is circa 6th centurt in Riasc on the dingle peninsula. the more typical ones youd see about, ie the highly decorated carved crosses would be about 900ad (clonmacnoise) or 10th century (monasterboise)


Why was the eye built how was it built and who built it?

this was built by mohamad of ghazni