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]]>. Clonmacnois (Cluain Mhic Nois) the great Celtic monastic site beside the River Shannon, dates from 545 CE when St Ciaran (512-45), from Connaught, founded a monastery here. There are 3 9th century crosses, 2 round towers, one still intact, grave-slabs from the 8th-12th century, the ruins of 8 churches and St Ciaran's cathedral, and much else. It was once referred to as 'a monastic city'. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:51:54 GMT 27062