Teampall Chiaráin (The Temple of St. Ciarán)

Teampall Chiaráin (‘the temple of St. Ciarán’) is located in the townland of Mainistir, a place name which records the presence of a substantial monastery. The church is said to have been founded in the 6th century by Ciarán, a student of St. Éanna’s. Today the site is dominated by the remains of a medieval church. However, excavations have revealed a long history of activity at this site; a la...