Inscribed Gravemarker
Inscribed gravemarker made from a reused quern (grinding) stone, 9th-10th century. Commemorates Sechnasach. Found at Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly, now in National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.
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Reconnecting Ancient Learning With a Modern World: The Legacy of the Early Irish Monks
Clonmacnoise Summer School | Press Release Location: Cluain Ciarán, Clonmacnoise Time: Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th August 2014 Programme FRIDAY AUGUST 22nd 1.15 REGISTRATION at Cluain Ciarán Centre. Tea/Coffee 1.55 Introduction to Summer School 2.00 ‘The spirit of the early Irish Monks’. Reverend Ray Simpson , Founding Guardian of the International Community of Ss Aidan and Hilda , Lindisfarne, Northumberland, UK 2.45 Questions and Comments 3.00 ‘ Excavation at Clonmacnoise ’ Heather King, Archaeologist, National Monuments Service . Introduction followed by Walk and Talk on site at Clonmacnoise. 3.45 Questions and Comments 4.15 Haunting music of days of yore on site in Clonmacnoise Noel Carberry, Uileann Pipes; Kirsty Naughten, Flute; Aideen Egan, Fiddle; Surprise guests Tea / Coffee A social get-together will be organized later this evening in Shannonbridge SATURDAY AUGUST 23rd 10.00 Tea/Coffee 10.30 St Columban – Christian Missionary and Fi...