Hochkreuz und Rundturm / High Cross and Roundtower

There are more myths than facts about the monastery in Killree (Cill Rí): It is said that St. Rhuidche founded it in the 6^th century, to whom the name Cill Ruidhche - church of St. Ruidhche is ascribed. Niall Caille, High King of Ireland, is said to have drowned in a near-by river and even to be buried under the high cross, hence the name Cill Rí - church of the king. It is evidenced that the monastery was subjected to the monastery of Kells in 1340 and that it was dissolved in 1539 by Henry VIII.

The still standing part of the round tower is close to 30 meters in height, the high cross 2,75 meters in heights. For both the time of building is estimated to the late 10^th or the 11^th century. The church is dated to the same time, too, and is classified as pre-Romanesque due to its design.