Monasterboice

Monasterboice

Monasterboice is an interesting monastic site near Drogheda, Co. Louth. The impressive ruins include a large cemetery, two churches, one of the tallest round towers in Ireland and two of the best high crosses. The crosses are superb examples of Celtic art which brought the Bible to life for illiterate people. Muiredach’s Cross dates from 900-923 AD and is regarded as the finest high cross in Ireland. The West Cross at 6.5m high is the tallest high cross in the country. There is also a simpler North Cross. The Round tower is over 30m (110 feet) tall, divided into four stories inside.

wikipedia.org (this article contains very detailed information about the legendary Muiredach’s High Cross )

Opening Hours:
The Tower is closed to the public.
The site is open all year.

Contact & Pricing:
discoverboynevalley.ie
Tel: 41 987 2843
Monasterboice, Co. Louth
Free admission