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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HNO_st-patricks-rock_Stillwater-Tipperary.html
The Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland's most historic sites, was the seat of the kings of Munster from the 4th century until 1101, when it was presented to the Church. The most important monuments here are: Cormac's Chapel, built by Cormac Mac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E2Z_remains-of-st-tiernach_Clones-Monaghan.html
Here lie the remains ofSt Tiernach.Of the Royal House of Oriel.First Abbot of Clones Monastry [sic]Bishop of Clogher.500 AD to 4th April 548.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E2V_the-sarcophagus-sarcofagas-thighearnaigh-naofa_Clones-Monaghan.html
Twelfth century representation of an early Christian Church. Carved from a single block of sandstone. Originally made to contain a relic possibly of Saint Tiernach. Carving on surface severely weathered. Position of Sarcophagus probably in the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E2S_round-tower-cloigtheach-chluain-eois_Clones-Monaghan.html
One of the earliest examples of a round Tower. Probably built in the 10th century. The base shows evidence of attempts to destroy by burning. The Tower lost its conical cap between 1591 and 1741. Four top windows face the cardinal points. Old I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E2M_high-cross-ardchros-cluain-eois_Honolulu-Monaghan.html
This is a 10th century Ulster Scripture Cross. Cap-stone, Head & Shaft are all from different periods. However, the main shaft is dated as above. Originally a termon or boundary cross marking monastic lands limit. Also used as a teaching aid by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DP2_malahide-mullach-ide_Malahide-Dublin.html
[Excerpt from marker] History There has been a settlement at Malahide (Mullach Íde in Gaelige meaning the Hill of the Hydes) since ancient times. The Vikings landed in 795 AD and the Danes were settled here from 897 AD. In 1185 the Normans were…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DNK_clones-round-tower-cross-and-church_Enniskillen-Monaghan.html
These features were part of a monastery founded by St Tighearnach at the beginning of the 6th century. The 10th or 11th century Round Tower, the monastery's bell-tower, is the oldest surviving building on the site. Close by, in the graveyard, is a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DDK_carrick-an-charraig_Atmore-Donegal.html
In 1907 a young woman from Carrick, who had emigrated to America was at the centre of a national controversy. Mary Cunningham worked as a domestic servant for the famous sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudins in New Hampshire. It was claimed that Saint-G…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CYZ_chough-cag-cos-dearg_Donegal.html
The Chough is called cág cos-dearg in Irish - the red-footed jackdaw. It can be easily recognized by its glossy black coat, its red bill and legs, a sharp shrill call and its acrobatic flight. They normally nest in crevices and caves on rocky cli…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CYA_signal-towers-tuir-comharthaiochta_Donegal.html
Signal Towers can be found all around the coast of Ireland and date from the period around 1800. They were built as an early warning system to guard against invasion by France during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. Located on headlands, which had…
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