Tag: Roscommon
An 8th century Crucifixion Plaque from Co. Roscommon
This gilt bronze plaque is one of the earliest surviving representations of the Crucifixion in Ireland (Wallace 2000, p. 39)….
A pair of Bronze Age Earrings from Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Although the exact circumstance surrounding the discovery of the Castlerea earrings remains uncertain, it is believed that they were found…
In photos: The ornate medieval stonework at Boyle Abbey, Roscommon
Founded in 1161 AD, by the Cistercian order of monks, Boyle Abbey, Co. Roscommon contains a fine collection of medieval decorated…
