Monasterboice County Louth, Ireland

Muirdach's
Western face of Muirdach's Cross, named for the abbot identified in an inscription on the base. It dates from 900-923 AD and stands 5.5m (16 feet) tall. Holly Hayes all photos →

This ancient monastic site includes a large cemetery, two ruined churches, a tall round tower and two of the finest high crosses in Ireland.

Location map of Monasterboice, County Louth, Ireland. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Monasterboice, County Louth, Ireland. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Ireland
Coordinates
53.7817654° N, 6.4349216° W map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Monasterboice
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023