Muiredach's Cross • Monasterboice • Louth
As today marks Good Friday, here is the finest of Ireland's high crosses. The early 10th century Muiredach’s Cross at Monasterboice.
As today marks Good Friday, here is the finest of Ireland's high crosses. The early 10th century Muiredach’s Cross at Monasterboice.
April 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Muiredach's Cross • Monasterboice • Louth
As today marks Good Friday, here is the finest of Ireland's high crosses. The early 10th century Muiredach’s Cross at Monasterboice.
As today marks Good Friday, here is the finest of Ireland's high crosses. The early 10th century Muiredach’s Cross at Monasterboice.
What a beautiful bright sunny day! It was perfect to see the detail on the magnificent Muiredach’s Cross at Monasterboice.
The cross is the finest example in the country (in my subjective opinion!). A masterpiece of 10th century Irish art.
#Ireland #Archaeology 🏺 #SpéirGhorm
The cross is the finest example in the country (in my subjective opinion!). A masterpiece of 10th century Irish art.
#Ireland #Archaeology 🏺 #SpéirGhorm
April 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
What a beautiful bright sunny day! It was perfect to see the detail on the magnificent Muiredach’s Cross at Monasterboice.
The cross is the finest example in the country (in my subjective opinion!). A masterpiece of 10th century Irish art.
#Ireland #Archaeology 🏺 #SpéirGhorm
The cross is the finest example in the country (in my subjective opinion!). A masterpiece of 10th century Irish art.
#Ireland #Archaeology 🏺 #SpéirGhorm
If you'd like to dig a bit deeper into the story of Monasterboice, please visit
www.tuatha.ie/monasterboic...
www.tuatha.ie/monasterboic...
Monasterboice High Crosses • History • Visitor Experience 2026
The Monasterboice High Crosses are some of the most remarkable examples of early medieval art in Europe, discover more about their story.
www.tuatha.ie
August 8, 2026 at 7:53 PM
If you'd like to dig a bit deeper into the story of Monasterboice, please visit
www.tuatha.ie/monasterboic...
www.tuatha.ie/monasterboic...
Muiredach's High Cross 9th-10th century Monasterboice, County Louth, Ireland
Despite Christianization, themes of severed heads and serpents continued even on crosses.
#druidsky /|\ #pagansky #witchsky #occultsky #heathensky #archaeology #celtic #Muiredachscross #Ireland
Despite Christianization, themes of severed heads and serpents continued even on crosses.
#druidsky /|\ #pagansky #witchsky #occultsky #heathensky #archaeology #celtic #Muiredachscross #Ireland
September 23, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Muiredach's High Cross 9th-10th century Monasterboice, County Louth, Ireland
Despite Christianization, themes of severed heads and serpents continued even on crosses.
#druidsky /|\ #pagansky #witchsky #occultsky #heathensky #archaeology #celtic #Muiredachscross #Ireland
Despite Christianization, themes of severed heads and serpents continued even on crosses.
#druidsky /|\ #pagansky #witchsky #occultsky #heathensky #archaeology #celtic #Muiredachscross #Ireland
IRELAND 1990 - Monasterboice Tall Cross - Meevagh Cross - Clonca Cross
May 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
IRELAND 1990 - Monasterboice Tall Cross - Meevagh Cross - Clonca Cross
Stone cross in Ireland: Cross of Muiredach, Monasterboice (Louth). Tenth century
November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Stone cross in Ireland: Cross of Muiredach, Monasterboice (Louth). Tenth century
3 years ago today, the stunning serenity that is a visit to Monasterboice... @tuatha.ie
July 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
3 years ago today, the stunning serenity that is a visit to Monasterboice... @tuatha.ie
Timeless Tower. #Monasterboice #crow #bird #RoundTower #Ireland #IrishHistory #AncientArchitecture #BlackAndWhite #SmartphonePhotography #Photography #HistoricalSite #IrishLandscapes
April 16, 2025 at 11:16 AM
This is one of three high crosses at Monasterboice. Remarkably well-preserved, the crosses have withstood over ten centuries of Irish weather. They are well worth seeking out.
Learn more in our free article and visitor guide:
www.tuatha.ie/monasterboic...
Learn more in our free article and visitor guide:
www.tuatha.ie/monasterboic...
Monasterboice High Crosses • History • Visitor Experience 2025
The Monasterboice High Crosses are some of the most remarkable examples of early medieval art in Europe, discover more about their story.
www.tuatha.ie
April 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is one of three high crosses at Monasterboice. Remarkably well-preserved, the crosses have withstood over ten centuries of Irish weather. They are well worth seeking out.
Learn more in our free article and visitor guide:
www.tuatha.ie/monasterboic...
Learn more in our free article and visitor guide:
www.tuatha.ie/monasterboic...
I visited the monastery at Monasterboice this week and was struck by how the quietness of its ruins can be misleading.
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June 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
I visited the monastery at Monasterboice this week and was struck by how the quietness of its ruins can be misleading.
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#SundayStonework & the High Crosses of Ireland are really something
between their age & the sheer level of surviving detail that covers every surface
this is just one of the crosses at Monasterboice, likely from early c10
between their age & the sheer level of surviving detail that covers every surface
this is just one of the crosses at Monasterboice, likely from early c10
May 31, 2026 at 8:10 PM
#SundayStonework & the High Crosses of Ireland are really something
between their age & the sheer level of surviving detail that covers every surface
this is just one of the crosses at Monasterboice, likely from early c10
between their age & the sheer level of surviving detail that covers every surface
this is just one of the crosses at Monasterboice, likely from early c10
More treasures in the cast room of the V&A - the Monasterboice Cross, Co Louth. 19th century cast of a 10th century monument #ireland #museums #medievalsky
March 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM
More treasures in the cast room of the V&A - the Monasterboice Cross, Co Louth. 19th century cast of a 10th century monument #ireland #museums #medievalsky
In honour of #InternationalCatDay here are a pair of wonderfully cantankerous cats depicted on the 10th century Muiredach's Cross at Monasterboice, County Louth.
The cats are depicted chomping their own tails.
I wonder if the sculptor had a pair of awkward cats at home as inspiration? 🐱
#Ireland
The cats are depicted chomping their own tails.
I wonder if the sculptor had a pair of awkward cats at home as inspiration? 🐱
#Ireland
August 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM
In honour of #InternationalCatDay here are a pair of wonderfully cantankerous cats depicted on the 10th century Muiredach's Cross at Monasterboice, County Louth.
The cats are depicted chomping their own tails.
I wonder if the sculptor had a pair of awkward cats at home as inspiration? 🐱
#Ireland
The cats are depicted chomping their own tails.
I wonder if the sculptor had a pair of awkward cats at home as inspiration? 🐱
#Ireland
Monasterboice
November 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Monasterboice
Muiredach's Cross is one of the great works of sculptural art from early medieval Europe.
You can see more images of it, and discover more of the story of Monasterboice in our free article and visitor guide:
www.tuatha.ie/monasterboic...
You can see more images of it, and discover more of the story of Monasterboice in our free article and visitor guide:
www.tuatha.ie/monasterboic...
Monasterboice High Crosses • History • Visitor Experience 2025
Monasterboice High Crosses and Round Tower
The Monasterboice High Crosses stand in a small graveyard, north of the Boyne in County Louth. They are undoubtedly some of Ireland’s (and the world’s) ...
www.tuatha.ie
January 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Muiredach's Cross is one of the great works of sculptural art from early medieval Europe.
You can see more images of it, and discover more of the story of Monasterboice in our free article and visitor guide:
www.tuatha.ie/monasterboic...
You can see more images of it, and discover more of the story of Monasterboice in our free article and visitor guide:
www.tuatha.ie/monasterboic...
Monasterboice, County Louth, Ireland. Cross, tower and church.
October 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Monasterboice, County Louth, Ireland. Cross, tower and church.
Monasterboice Memories. #Monasterboice #IrishMonuments #CelticCross #RoundTowerlreland #Louthlreland #AncientRuins #IrishHistory #HistoricalSites #IrishHeritage #Medievallreland #Travellreland #Explorelreland #MonasteryLife #smartphonephotography #photography
July 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
'Objekte die mit "K" beginnen oder so aussehen ...' #FotoVorschlag
Altes Kreuz auf Friedhof des Klosters Monasterboice in Irland
Altes Kreuz auf Friedhof des Klosters Monasterboice in Irland
June 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM
'Objekte die mit "K" beginnen oder so aussehen ...' #FotoVorschlag
Altes Kreuz auf Friedhof des Klosters Monasterboice in Irland
Altes Kreuz auf Friedhof des Klosters Monasterboice in Irland
The Adoration of the Magi
Today is the Feast of the Epiphany, the traditional day that marks the vist of the Three Kings (or Magi) to the infant Jesus, when they brought with them gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
This depiction on Muiredach’s Cross at Monasterboice commemorates the moment.
Today is the Feast of the Epiphany, the traditional day that marks the vist of the Three Kings (or Magi) to the infant Jesus, when they brought with them gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
This depiction on Muiredach’s Cross at Monasterboice commemorates the moment.
January 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Adoration of the Magi
Today is the Feast of the Epiphany, the traditional day that marks the vist of the Three Kings (or Magi) to the infant Jesus, when they brought with them gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
This depiction on Muiredach’s Cross at Monasterboice commemorates the moment.
Today is the Feast of the Epiphany, the traditional day that marks the vist of the Three Kings (or Magi) to the infant Jesus, when they brought with them gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
This depiction on Muiredach’s Cross at Monasterboice commemorates the moment.
CALENDER MONUMENTS – February 2026
Monasterboice, Co. Louth #RoundTowersOfIreland
From our NMS Calendar 2026.
#HeritageWellbeing #HeritageIreland2030
#HeritageIreland
Copyright and Photo Credit
©Photographic Archive, National Monuments Service, Government of Ireland
Monasterboice, Co. Louth #RoundTowersOfIreland
From our NMS Calendar 2026.
#HeritageWellbeing #HeritageIreland2030
#HeritageIreland
Copyright and Photo Credit
©Photographic Archive, National Monuments Service, Government of Ireland
February 27, 2026 at 12:05 PM
CALENDER MONUMENTS – February 2026
Monasterboice, Co. Louth #RoundTowersOfIreland
From our NMS Calendar 2026.
#HeritageWellbeing #HeritageIreland2030
#HeritageIreland
Copyright and Photo Credit
©Photographic Archive, National Monuments Service, Government of Ireland
Monasterboice, Co. Louth #RoundTowersOfIreland
From our NMS Calendar 2026.
#HeritageWellbeing #HeritageIreland2030
#HeritageIreland
Copyright and Photo Credit
©Photographic Archive, National Monuments Service, Government of Ireland
No standing stone today as I was in Monasterboice yesterday having a look around
The Tall Cross and Round Tower, Monasterboice, Co Louth
#StandingStoneSunday
The Tall Cross and Round Tower, Monasterboice, Co Louth
#StandingStoneSunday
October 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
No standing stone today as I was in Monasterboice yesterday having a look around
The Tall Cross and Round Tower, Monasterboice, Co Louth
#StandingStoneSunday
The Tall Cross and Round Tower, Monasterboice, Co Louth
#StandingStoneSunday
In today's edition of our free #MonumentMonday newsletter, we take a trip to County Louth to visit the finest high crosses in Ireland!
Each edition of our spam-free, weekly newsletter features one of our favourite monuments to visit, along with updates about our work and more.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Each edition of our spam-free, weekly newsletter features one of our favourite monuments to visit, along with updates about our work and more.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
June 1, 2026 at 4:26 PM
In today's edition of our free #MonumentMonday newsletter, we take a trip to County Louth to visit the finest high crosses in Ireland!
Each edition of our spam-free, weekly newsletter features one of our favourite monuments to visit, along with updates about our work and more.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Each edition of our spam-free, weekly newsletter features one of our favourite monuments to visit, along with updates about our work and more.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Happy #LunarNewYear!
As the Year of the Snake begins, here's a pair of Irish snakes from over a thousand years ago, depicted on Muiredach's High Cross, Monasterboice.
I love the little cat-like ears, there weren't too many snakes in early medieval Ireland!
#YearOfTheSnake 🐍
As the Year of the Snake begins, here's a pair of Irish snakes from over a thousand years ago, depicted on Muiredach's High Cross, Monasterboice.
I love the little cat-like ears, there weren't too many snakes in early medieval Ireland!
#YearOfTheSnake 🐍
January 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Happy #LunarNewYear!
As the Year of the Snake begins, here's a pair of Irish snakes from over a thousand years ago, depicted on Muiredach's High Cross, Monasterboice.
I love the little cat-like ears, there weren't too many snakes in early medieval Ireland!
#YearOfTheSnake 🐍
As the Year of the Snake begins, here's a pair of Irish snakes from over a thousand years ago, depicted on Muiredach's High Cross, Monasterboice.
I love the little cat-like ears, there weren't too many snakes in early medieval Ireland!
#YearOfTheSnake 🐍