Saint Colomba’s Church
Saint Colomba’s Church is a ruins in County Meath, Leinster. Saint Colomba’s Church is situated nearby to the hamlet Skreen, as well as near the peak Hill of Tara.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Hill of Tara and Stone of Destiny.
Hill of Tara
Peak
Photo: Patrick Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Hill of Tara is a hill and ancient ceremonial and burial site near Skryne in County Meath, Ireland. Tradition identifies the hill as the inauguration place and seat of the High Kings of Ireland; it also appears in Irish mythology. Hill of Tara is situated 2½ km southwest of Saint Colomba’s Church.
Stone of Destiny
Monument
Photo: Verdasuno, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Fál or Lia Fáil is a stone at the Inauguration Mound on the Hill of Tara in County Meath, Ireland, which served as the coronation stone for the King of Tara and hence High King of Ireland. Stone of Destiny is situated 2½ km southwest of Saint Colomba’s Church.
Skryne Church
Ruins
Photo: Ianfhunter, CC BY 4.0.
Skryne Church is a ruined medieval church and National Monument in County Meath, Ireland. Skryne Church is situated 2 km southeast of Saint Colomba’s Church.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Skreen and Kentstown.
Skreen
Hamlet
Photo: Dunlavin Green, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Skryne or Skreen is a village in County Meath, Ireland. On and around a hill between the N2 and N3 roads, it is 10 km south-east of the centre of Navan and 35 km north-west of the centre of Dublin.
Kentstown
Village
Photo: sarah777, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Kentstown is a village in County Meath, Ireland. It is 10 kilometres east of Navan, at the junction of the R153 and R150 roads. The village is in a townland and civil parish of the same name. Kentstown is situated 5 km northeast of Saint Colomba’s Church.
Johnstown
Suburb
Johnstown is a village in County Meath, Ireland. Located about 3 kilometres southeast of Navan, the village is 40 km northwest of the Dublin city centre. Johnstown is situated 6 km northwest of Saint Colomba’s Church.
Saint Colomba’s Church
- Type: Ruins
- Categories: church, building, and historic site
- Location: County Meath, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
53.59621° or 53° 35′ 46″ northLongitude
-6.58349° or 6° 35′ 1″ westOpen location code
9C5MHCW8+FJOpenStreetMap ID
way 1210969803OpenStreetMap feature
building=ruinsOpenStreetMap feature
historic=church
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include St. Columbkille’s Well and Skryne Castle.
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