Cluain Mor Meadhoc in Irish, which means "Mogue's large meadow" is situated in the scenic north-east corner of Co. Carlow and is called after St. Mogue who founded a religious community here and built a monastery about the year 530 A.D. Clonmore is noted as being one of the earliest ecclesiastical parishes in Ireland along with Ardfert, Killaloe, and Clonmacnoise and is described as one of the most hallowed places connected with early Christian times. Clonmore is mentioned twelve times in the Annals of the Four Masters, which is indicative of the important place it held in Irish history.
The area is noted for its historical interest and photogenic landscape. One of its most famous items includes the triple bullaun stone, a large natural stone in situ with three hollows scooped out and used for pounding ingredients in pre-historic times. There is also an unfigured High Cross, some early gravestones in the churchyard and the remains of a 12th century castle. P.J. McCall, the famous balladeer was born here and composed hundreds of ballads of historic interest including Boolavogue. Guided tours of the area are available from Mr. Eddie McDonald Tel: + 353 (0) 508 71244. Clonmore is situated 3 1/2 miles south of Hacketstown and 9 miles east of Tullow town.
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:Clonmore
Golf Course
Clonmore
Hacketstown
Co. Carlow
Tel: + 353 (0) 508 71244
Situated in the scenic north-east corner of Co. Carlow in an area noted for its historical interest and photogenic landscape, this golf course is an 18 hole par 3.
