holy sites of ireland

Cloontuskert

County Roscommon

A monastery was founded here in 8C by Betan (805).

Of the many slabs at this site one in particular carries a 7 branch candlestick (menora). I have never found anyone refer to it. The context of a Christian monastery suggests temple imagery for the Kingdom was still remembered in these parts.

OS 40 995 723 marked 'priory'


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