St. Declan’s Monastery Ardmore Posters and Art Prints

One of the earliest monastic sites in Ireland, Ardmore, Co. Waterford was probably founded sometime in the 5th century AD by St. Declan. This early Irish saint was associated with the Déisi Muman people of Waterford and his missionary work amongst them may have pre-dated the activities of St. Patrick. His monastery the building on the right of the photo was built on height over-looking the Irish sea and today it contains a wide range of archaeological features. These include an impressive 12th century round-tower, an early stone oratory, a ruined 12th century cathedral is the building center of the photo and two inscribed ogham stones of possible 6th century date. The tower possibly the most impressive surviving building at the ...