During the meandering voyage there is commentary on local history, monastic life, and the surrounding flora & fauna. Clonmacnoise sits on the banks of the River Shannon and you will approach the monastery by water, just like the Vikings did in 842. Clonmacnoise was a renowned centre for Christianity, learning, trade and craftmanship. As a result, it became an idle target for the sea faring Vikings! Today only the ruins of the stone monastery remain: a cathedral, several churches, two round towers, three high crosses and many more.

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