Athlone and Bigmeadow in County Westmeath, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Clonmacnoise
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 5, 2025
1. Clonmacnoise Marker
a medieval monastic site founded by St. Ciarαn in mid sixth century
on the east bank of the river.
Erected by Fαilte Ireland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 53° 25.403′ N, 7° 56.55′ W. Marker is in Athlone, Leinster, in County Westmeath. It is in Athlone and Bigmeadow. It can be reached from The Quay. Marker is on the Athlone Castle northeast upper battlement overlooking the River Shannon Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athlone, Leinster N37 A6D7, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hidden Heartlands. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Great Siege of Athlone 1691 / Remains of the Elizabethan Bridge / River Shannon and Navigation (here, next to this marker); Athlone Woollen Mills/Town Bridge (here, next to this marker); Custume Barracks/Church of Saints Peter and Paul/Railway Bridge/Luan Gallery (here, next to this marker); Ireland's Hidden HEARTLANDS (here, next to this marker); Historical Garden at Athlone Castle (here, next to this marker); 24-Pounder Gun
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More about this marker. Marker is heavily weathered; photo is enhanced.
Also see . . . Clonmacnoise Monastic Site. (Submitted on April 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 5, 2025
2. Clonmacnoise Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 5, 2025
3. Clonmacnoise Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
