You'll find the Clonmacnoise monastic site on the banks of the River Shannon, in County Offaly. The ruins of a cathedral that was built in the 6th century now stands on the site, and for hundreds of years it was the most important religious landmark in Ireland.
The site is made up of several unique structures as well as a modern church. It is a historic destination, offering an authentic sense of the history of Ireland.
To get to Clonmacnoise by car, you can take the M6 East from Galway or the M6 West from Dublin. Either way, it is a lovely journey across Irish countryside and won't take longer than 90 minutes.
There's also a far less common way to get there: by boat! Since the landmark is right next to the River Shannon, some visitors arrive by boat for a unique way to experience the monastery.
Here are some fun facts about this amazing Irish landmark. Hopefully they will entice you to pay a visit in person! But if that is not possible, you can always use them to impress your friends with your knowledge of one of the most-visited attractions in Ireland.
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