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Kilmacduagh Abbey
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Kevin
May 10, 2019
Kilmacduagh is an ancient monastic site with an amazingly preserved round tower built to protect the monks from Viking invaders.
Fionn
June 26, 2021
An insight into life in the locality 1000 years ago. a quiet version of Clonmacnoise. No visitor fees :-)
John
June 26, 2019
Kilmacduagh sits at the edge of the Burren, dominating the rural landscape some 5km south-west of Gort, in Co. Galway. In the medieval period, it was the most important church of the Uí Fiachrach Aidhne, a powerful local dynasty who held lands that stretched from the Atlantic coast to the mountains of the Burren and Slieve Aughty. By the twelfth century, Kilmacduagh had an enclosed settlement with the main church at the centre, at least three subsidiary churches, a round tower, the grave of the founder, Cólmán mac Duach, and a well dedicated to him. The settlement was transformed when the main church was enlarged as a cathedral and a monastery for Augustinian canons was established in the thirteenth century.At over 34 metres in height, Ireland's tallest round tower totally dominates the monastic complex at Kilmacduagh. We could see the tower from a good distance away as we approached the site. This rather unique monument has a number of very distinctive features. There are a total of 11 angle-headed windows present in the tower, some of which have been restored. Probably the most obvious feature of the tower is the very noticeable lean, over 1/2 metre, towards the south-west.
Kilmacduagh sits at the edge of the Burren, dominating the rural landscape some 5km south-west of Gort, in Co. Galway. In the medieval period, it was the most important church of the Uí Fiachrach Aidhne, a powerful local dynasty who held lands that stretched from the Atlantic coast to the mountains…
Sharon
September 22, 2022
This is an interesting visit. There is a wonderful Round tower to see.
Aoife
May 31, 2019
Augustinian Monastery established in the thirteenth century. 5km west of Gort, Co. Galway.
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