Donaghmore in County Meath, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Donaghmore Church and Round Tower
Domhnach Mór agus Cloightheach
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1. Donaghmore Church and Round Tower / Domhnach Mór agus Cloightheach Marker
A monastery was reputedly founded here in the 5th century by St Patrick, who placed it in the care of St Cassán, whose relics were venerated here. The Round Tower was not built until the 11th or 12th century. It is well-preserved, but its upper part was badly restored in 1841 - the four windows which normally face North, South, East and West from the top of Round Towers are not found here, and the stone at the top of its roof is missing.
Originally,the tower had wooden floors which were connected by ladders. The doorway, which is placed at a height above ground level, dates from the 12th century but it might not be original. It has a carved surround with a Crucifixion with strangely twisted legs on the keystone, and a head facing outward from each of the jambs. There are the remains of a small 16th century church beside the tower.
Donaghmore - from Domhnach Mór (the big church)
Deirtear gur bhunaigh N. Pádraig mainistir anseo sa 5ú céad agus gur fhág sé faoi chúram Chasáin Naofa í - naomh a dtugtar ómós dá thaisí anseo. San 11ú nó sa 12ú céad a tógadh an cloigtheach. Tá caoi mhaith air ach rinneadh droch-athchóireáil ar an gcuid uachtarach de in 1841 - níl na ceithre fhuinneog,
this page online
Bhí urláir adhmaid ann agus dréimirí eatarthu sa chloigtheach ar dtús. Baineann an doras, atá go hard os cionn leibhéal na talún, leis an 12ú céan, ach tharlódh sé nach é a bhí ann ar dtús. Tá fráma snoite timpeall air agus tá fior de Chríost lena chosa casta faoi ar an gCros ar an eochairchloch agus tá cloigeann duine ag breathnú amach as gach aon ursain. Tá iarsmaí eaglaise bige de chuid an 16ú céad in aice an chloightí.
Erected by Office of Public Works / Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 53° 40.227′ N, 6° 39.727′ W. Marker is in Donaghmore, Leinster, in County Meath. Marker is adjacent to the ruins of the church and round tower, near the intersection of Donaghmore Lane and Slane Road (National Route 51), about 1.5 miles NNE of Navan. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Saint Patrick on the Hill of Slane (approx. 9.4 kilometers away); Slane Abbey (approx. 9.4 kilometers
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2. Donaghmore Church and Round Tower and Marker
Also see . . . Donaghmore Church and Round Tower. (Submitted on September 18, 2009.)
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3. Donaghmore Church Cemetery
Looking NE, with Slane Road in distance.
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4. Donaghmore Round Tower Doorway Detail
Note carved Crucifixion keystone and carved faces flanking opening.
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5. Donaghmore Church and Round Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,520 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 18, 2009.
