Dysert O’Dea Church, High Cross, and Round Tower

The church and round tower dating from the 12th century are located on an 8th-century Christian hermitage founded by St. Tola, who died between 733 and 737. The church itself consists of a nave and choir but the most famous aspect of this building is its elaborate Romanesque door which can be found on its south wall. This door is dominated by its outer arch which features 19 carved human and an...