The #IrishCountryside near #Monasterboice at #Glendalough.

A sun-drenched view of the historic Monasterboice monastic site in County Louth, Ireland, featuring a tall, weathered round tower rising against a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a prominent grey stone Celtic cross stands amongst numerous other gravestones of varying sizes, some casting long shadows on the verdant grass. Lush green trees, including a tall evergreen to the left and a broad-leafed tree framing the top, add to the tranquil atmosphere. The scene evokes a sense of peace, history, and natural beauty.

Monasterboice Memories. #Monasterboice #IrishMonuments #CelticCross #RoundTowerlreland #Louthlreland #AncientRuins #IrishHistory #HistoricalSites #IrishHeritage #Medievallreland #Travellreland #Explorelreland #MonasteryLife #smartphonephotography #photography

18 April: St Ninnio of Manistir. Probably #Monasterboice #Louth (Dr Elva Johnston). 2 churches, round tower, sundial, bullaun, 2 early cross slabs, 3 high crosses including Muiredach's High Cross. Manistir = 'monastery'. "with Ninnio to hallow us" MartG. www.megalithicireland.com/High%20Cross...

A low-angle, black and white photograph of the Monasterboice Round Tower, a tall, cylindrical stone structure, with a gated doorway and wooden steps leading up to it. A crow flies to the left of the tower, and a bare tree and Celtic cross are visible in the background under a clear sky. Gravestones are scattered around the base of the tower.

Timeless Tower. #Monasterboice #crow #bird #RoundTower #Ireland #IrishHistory #AncientArchitecture #BlackAndWhite #SmartphonePhotography #Photography #HistoricalSite #IrishLandscapes

Muiredach's High Cross, Monasterboice, Co. Louth. c1865. The National Library of Ireland. No known copyright restrictions.

#Muiredach #HighCross #Monasterboice #Louth #Ireland #History

11 Dec: Feast Day of the uplifting (tócbáil) of St Buite mac Brónaig (d. 520), founder of Mainister Buiti/ #Monasterboice, Co. #Louth, 30 years after death to meet St Columba. 📷Kevin King 🖇️Link: @Irishstones/Jim Dempsey www.megalithicireland.com/High%20Cross...

7 Dec: Feast St Buite mac Brónaig (d. 520). Founder of Mainister Buiti/ #Monasterboice, Co. #Louth. "Buite the fair and vigorous" MartG. 2 churches, round tower, bullaun, 2 early cross slabs. Famous for its 3 high crosses including Muiredach's High Cross. www.megalithicireland.com/High%20Cross...

Image of the day – 53 The crosses are usually carved with traditional Celtic patterns, but often they have panels containing carved pictures that illustrate a story.

Monasterboice, Ireland - The crosses are usually carved with traditional Celtic patterns, but often they have panels containing carved pictures that illustrate a story.

#HighCross #CelticCross #StoneCross #Monasterboice #Ireland

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