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A monastery was founded here by St Patrick for St Columb in the sixth century.
Situated at a road junction at the west end of the village stands this large
sandstone cross, it is believed to be either two separate fragments joined
together or two fragments of the same cross with part of the shaft missing.
The East face pictured right bears scenes from the bible that are linked to
the high cross at Clones in County Monaghan.
From the base up the scenes are,
1. The Annunciation to shepherds.
2. Adoration of the Magi.
3. Baptism of Christ.
4. Marriage feast of Cana.
5. Loaves and Fishes.
6. Arrest of Christ.
7. Crucifixion.
On the arms on either side of the crucifixion are three figures
The Cross Stands 4.8 metres high and is badly weathered.
The North and South sides of the cross feature some ornament
There is a replica cross in the graveyard behind.
Map Reference: H768654 (2768, 3654)
The monastery at Donaghmore was supposedly founded by St Patrick
who left Colum in charge.
The Bell of Clogher, which is associated with the monastery, is now
in the National Museum, Dublin.
The churches and refectory were burned in 1195 and it was a parish church in 1306.
The ruins of the old church were still standing in the 19th century,
but there are now no visible remains.
The cross is made up of parts of two crosses. It is richly decorated with biblical scenes.
On the E side the New Testament subjects include the Adoration of the Magi,
the Miracle at Cana, the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes and the Crucifixion.
On the W side are the Fall of Man, Cain and Abel, and the Sacrifice of Isaac.
It probably dates from the 10th century.
It is said to have been thrown down in the 17th century and re-erected in the 18th century.
In the graveyard beside the cross is a mature hawthorn tree.
At the base is a large boulder with a deep bullaun.
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