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Attention history lovers! Are you looking for something to peak your interest on your net day off? If so, make sure to visit Moone High Cross in Co Kildare! For those of you who are interested in Celtic history or civilization, then this is the perfect day out for you. It is believed to be from the 8th century and is one of the best-preserved High Crosses in all of Ireland!
This beautiful cross gives us an insight into ancient Irish culture and the way they worshipped. We can see this through their Celtic inscriptions, along with biblical symbols. The cross is located inside a medieval church and was reerected in the early 1800s, after different portions of the cross had been discovered, nowadays it is erected to its original size. So, what are you waiting for? Make the most of your next day off and visit The Moone High Cross in Co Kildare!