![P1200176 Monasterboice is one of the oldest of Ireland's monastic sites. The monastery was founded in the 6th century by a local cleric named Buithe (Boice) mac Bronaig...](thumbs/P1200176.webp)
Monasterboice is one of the oldest of Ireland's monastic sites. The monastery was founded in the 6th century by a local cleric named Buithe (Boice) mac Bronaig…
![P1200187 Round tower, built as a reaction to the viking raids on monasteries in the 10-11th centuries. The more than 30 meter high watch towers were used as belfries,...](thumbs/P1200187.webp)
Round tower, built as a reaction to the viking raids on monasteries in the 10-11th centuries. The more than 30 meter high watch towers were used as belfries,…
![P1200178 Muireadach's cross, 5.5 meters high; 63 decorated panels (scenes from the old and new testament), 10th century.](thumbs/P1200178.webp)
Muireadach's cross, 5.5 meters high; 63 decorated panels (scenes from the old and new testament), 10th century.