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Clonmacnoise Monastic Site

A spectacular monastery on the banks of the river Shannon

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Clonmacnoise Monastic Site

A spectacular monastery on the banks of the river Shannon

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See all opening times

November 2024

Due to essential maintenance works in the visitor centre the reception / information area will closed for November. This will require a temporary entrance / exit while the work is being carried out. The site & museum will be accessible during this time.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Admission

Adult: €8.00
Group/Senior: €6.00
Child/Student: €4.00
Family: €20.00

It is advisable to purchase tickets in advance of your visit through the link below.

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Getting here

Clonmacnoise
Shannonbridge
Athlone
Co. Offaly
N37 V292

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Clonmacnoise Monastic Site

St Ciarán founded his monastery on the banks of the River Shannon in the 6th Century.  The monastery flourished and became a great seat of learning, a University of its time with students from all over Europe.

The ruins include a Cathedral, two round Towers, three high crosses, nine Churches and over 700 Early Christian graveslabs.

The original high crosses, including the magnificent 10th century Cross of the Scriptures are on display in a purpose built visitor centre adjacent to the monastic enclosure.

 

An audiovisual presentation will give you an insight into the history of this hallowed space.

Opening Times

Open all year, apart from Christmas

Closed 24, 25, 26 December

Average Length of Visit 1.5 hours.

Car park barrier closed outside of business hours.

Car parking is available for pre-booked Tours/ customers only.

No overnight parking.

Notice

Car park barrier closed outside of business hours.

Car parking is available for pre-booked Tours/ customers only.

Please note that this is a very busy site and visitors may experience a delay during the summer months.

Seasonal Opening Times

1 November – 31 January

Daily 10:00 – 17:00

Last admission 16:00

Car Park barrier closes 17:00

1 February - 12 March

Daily 10:00 – 17:30

Last admission 17:00

Car Park barrier closes 17:30

13 March - 31 May

Daily 10:00 – 18:00

Last admission 17:30

Car Park barrier closes 18:00

1 June - 31 August

Daily 09:00 – 18:30

Last admission 18:00

Car Park barrier closes 18:30

1 September- 31 October

Daily 10:00 – 18:00

Last admission 17:30

Car Park barrier closes 18:00

Contact

Clonmacnoise
Shannonbridge
Athlone
Co. Offaly
N37 V292

00353 (0)90 9674195

Getting Here

21km from Athlone signposted from the N62 or 20km from Ballinasloe signposted from the R357.

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Facilities

  • Baby Changing
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Brochure
  • Car park
  • Card Accepted
  • Coach parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
  • WiFi

Restrictions

  • Appropriate footwear
  • Assistance dogs only
  • Drones are prohibited
  • Low Doorways
  • No Drones
  • Uneven Surfaces

Resources

Social Guide

Download, print and read our social guide (PDF) about visiting Clonmacnoise. This will help first-time visitors, families and people with developmental and learning disabilities to prepare for a visit to Clonmacnoise.

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