Ireland
The Emerald Isle
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St. Tóla's Church, or Dysert Abbey, dates from the 12th Century and was built on the site of an eighth century monastery, founded by the hermit St. Tóla, and is located in County Clare. |
The cross of St. Tóla's Church shows in relief the crucifixion in high relief with the figure of a bishop below who is believed to be Saint Tóla who was the Bishop of Clonard, which is located in County Clare. 
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The beautiful Romanesque doorway has four orders, the outer order being decorated with a row of animal and human heads. 
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