Temple Connor, Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly.

Location: In the main Clonmacnoise site.

OS: N 00973 30700
Longitude: -7.9861298
Latitude: 53.326776

Description and History: Temple Connor was probably built around 1200. It was completely restored in the 19th century to be used as a Protestant church, and many original features were destroyed, but the original Romanesque doorway, and an original window have been retained. It measures 8.2m x 13.3m. The church is generally kept closed but is open for services. This is the only church still in use here. On the north side of the site is a walled off graveyard for the Malone family.

Difficulty: East to spot and easy to get to.

Date of Visit: 7th February, 2010. 11th June, 2011.







The Malone vaults.



The original Romanesque doorway.