The Nuns' Church, Clonmacnois
Map Reference: N015309 (2015, 2309)
The Nun's Church stands a short distance away from the main collection at Clonmacnois.

This church was erected in the 12th century under the patronage of Dervorgilla who was abducted by Dermot McMurrough and thus became indirectly responsible for the Norman invasion.

The decoration of the doorway and chancel arch of this church is considered to be some of the finest Romanesque art in Ireland.








For details of other Decorated Romanesque Doorways & Arches click on the links below
Kilmore Cathedral, Co Cavan
Dysert O’Dea, Co Clare
Killaloe Cathedral, Co Clare
White Island, Co Fermanagh
Annaghdown Cathedral, Co Galway
Clonfert, Co Galway
Tuam Cathedral, Co Galway
Aghadoe, Co Kerry
Ardfert Cathedral, Co Kerry
Kilmalkedar, Co Kerry
Castledermott, Co Kildare
Kildare Cathedral, Co Kildare
Freshford, Co Kilkenny
Ullard, Co Kilkenny
Killeshin, Co Laois
Timahoe, Co Laois
Rahan, Co Offaly
Cashel, Co Tipperary
Donaghmore, Co Tipperary
Kilcash, Co Tipperary
Monaincha, Co Tipperary
Roscrea, Co Tipperary
St Saviour’s Priory, Glendalough, Co Wicklow
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