Clonmacnois

I spent a couple of days with Gerry and Assumpta Burke, enjoying their hospitality and Ailish's cookies. Gerry drove me around to see some of the places our ancestors came from, and try to connect with some.

On the way back to Glenstal Abbey, we stopped at Clonmacnois, an important early Christian site in Co. Offaly, overlooking the Shannon. 

The site has two round towers and several high crosses. The original high crosses have been moved inside for preservation, and replaced with castings.