The most dominant religion in County Clare is Christianity;
at least 92% of the people in the area polled as part of the Ireland
Census 2006 identified as Christians. There are numerous abbeys
and priories in Clare; some of the ruins of these such as Scattery
Island, Bishop's Island and Drumcliff Monasteries are ancient, dating back to
the 6th century when Christianity was first introduced to Ireland. The former
was founded
