Moone High Cross

Moone (Irish: Maoin or Maen Colmcille) is a small village in the south of County Kildare (Irish: Contae Chill Dara). Approximately 1 kilometre from Moone along the road to Athy is Moone High Cross. It stands withinithin the site of a monastery, which is believed to have been founded by St Columba in the mid-sixth century, is a seventeen foot high cross dating from around the seventh century. It is carved on all four sides with biblical scenes. There are also the remains of another cross, possibly ninth century close by.

Getting there

It is located north of Castledermot at Moone, which is south from Timolin on the R448. The High Cross is located approximately 1 kilometre from Moone along the road to Athy.

Image: Moone High Cross. Photograph:Alamy.

Link: Kildare Town Tourist Office and Heritage Centre.