GC589Z6 Clonmacnoise (Traditional Cache) in Leinster, Ireland created by snapsterz

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GC589Z6 ▼

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Hidden : 7/6/2014

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This a small sized cache placed in the carpark alongside the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. Entrance is through admissions gate and fee's and opening hours are outlined in the description below.

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 (10th -13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian grave slabs in Western Europe. The original high crosses and a selection of grave slabs are on display in the visitor centre.
The long and varied history of Clonmacnoise is recounted in an audiovisual presentation shown in the visitor centre. There are also exhibitions that deal with the flora, fauna and landscape of the region.

Opening Hours

Open all Year 2014:

November - Mid March: Daily 10:00 - 17:30.
Mid March - May: Daily 10:00 - 18:00.
June - August: Daily 09:00 - 18.30.
September - October: Daily 10:00 - 18:00.
Closed 25th & 26th December.
Last admission is 45mins before closing.

Average Length of Visit: 1.5 hours.