churches historical gort

Situated 5km along the Gort-Corofin road is the important monastery and episcopal site of Kilmacduagh. This monastery was founded by Saint Colman Mac Duagh about 600 A.D. and a separate diocese based upon it was created in the 12th century.

The most conspicuous feature of the well-preserved round tower 33m high, with a narrow door 7m from the ground is the lean, almost 50cm from the perpendicular, which it shares with a more famous counterpart at Pisa. The extensive remains include a cat...