A unique Romanesque arch with sculpted figures

Kilteel is a small village in Kildare that is located on a strategic mountain pass connecting Dublin and Cork. It contains 2 racecourses, the ruins of a monastic settlement, and an imposing tower house. The 5 story castle was built under the direction of Maurice Fitzgerald for the Knights Hospitallers. It like many fortified tower houses changed hands and was attacked many times. The monastic ruins contain an interesting arch that dates to the 12th century. Most carvings during this period were of patterns however this one has sculptures of figures. The sculptures include Adam and Eve, a man with a drinking horn, 2 figures embracing, an acrobat, David with the head of Goliath, Samson, and the Lion, and 2 bearded faces.