Cloyne

A village in County Cork

Cloyne has a cathedral that dates from the 13th Century

Cloyne Tower

There are several round towers remaining in Ireland. They were a refuge from attack where the people would climb up on a ladder and enter the tower, then pull up the ladder so that they would be safe in the event of an attack. Often church sacred items would be taken there for safe keeping.

Just under the Tower were beautiful blue bells."I remember on that day we had driven into Cloyne, the Mercedes making the trip with ease and great comfort and my daughter now relaxed at the wheel, a Grandson sleeping with the gentle rock of the auto, my Wife and I all eyes with the wonder of the day. I really didn't know what to expect and when the huge Round Tower came into view it was marvellous! We parked the auto and walked in the cool air over to the foot of the tower and a grand surprise awaited us there-a wondrous violet and blue carpet of bluebells in all their majesty and splendour were spread everywhere. It was a beautiful moment. It was a pristine moment, one of those things you never forget as long as you live. Life is full of beautiful moments and that truly was one of them-in my mind forever."

BT speaking of Cloyne--May, 2001

Cloyne is a very old village. It is small and has narrow streets. There is evidence of human activity since about 2000 B. C. In 500 B. C. St. Colman founded his monastery here. Cloyne has a cathedral and Round Tower which is very interesting.

Another street scene in Cloyne.