What a totally odd place! I didn't know what to expect apart from some fine grave slabs, but I think I expected a little more structure than this.
The foundations of one of the priory structures remains. Within this is a large grave slab with indistinct carvings and a hole pierced through the top. The east and west walls have been raised up to a height of 3m. In the east faces of these walls are set the most incredible array of grave slabs I have seen in one place.
There are all sorts of designs to be found including one of Clonmacnoise style which is equal to anything found there.
The main attraction has to be the fine cross (which is reproduced enlarged upon the wall of the convent that stands next to the site). This is, quite simply, beautiful! The centre boss is a fantastic Celtic swirl. In the centre of the two arms and the upper limb are very Celtic looking faces. Below the boss is a small figure - a very cheeky looking chappie.
There is also a bullaun stone set into the floor of the ruins.
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A Random Selection of Nearby Monuments
 Rathkenny (Co. Meath) |  St. Molaise's House (Co. Fermanagh) |  Trinity Chapel (Co. Wicklow) |
 Mellifont Abbey (Co. Louth) |  Noughaval (Co. Clare) |  Bishop's Lane (Co. Dublin) |
