Ardmore is a small village in Co. Waterford, Ireland. It is the site of an ancient monastic center from the 12th century. There are the ruins of the Cathedral of St. Declan, St. Declan's Oratory and a wonderful and very beautiful Tall Tower which rises more than 90 feet above the land. We returned to Ardmore in 2002, and here are some of our photographs from that visit.

 

Cathedral of St. Declan

The arch of the Cathedral of St. Declan from 12th Century.

 

the Round Tower and Cathedral

The Round Tower and the wall of the Cathedral

 

 

The Cemetery at Ardmore Monastic Site overlooks the sea.

 

The Tower

The Tower is one of many still standing in Ireland. It is thought it was used as a refuge from attacking Vikings.