Clones Round Tower, Church and High Cross

The early monastic settlement of Clones was founded in the 6th century by St. Tighernach. St. Tighernach was bishop of Clogher, as well as bishop of Clones, after performing many miracles around Ireland, Britain, and France. The origins of the town of Clones are from an ancient church founded by St. Tighearnach who is said to have been baptised by St. Brigid at Kildare. The 4 storeyed, sandsto...