Kilree Cross I

This is a beautiful cross of sandstone in memory of a High King of Ireland, Niall Caille, who was drowned in Callan in 844 A.D. in the Kings River.  His body was found in Kells.  The Round Tower was used as a hiding place for manuscripts and sacred vessels by the monks during Viking raids.

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