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Trevet Monastery

Meath Early Irish 6th Century Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded before 563, probably by St Colmcille; burned by Donnechadh O Caroroll 1145; plundered by the Ui Briuin 1152

Historical Information

Founded:before 563
Associated Saints:St Colmcille
Alternative Names:
  • Treoit
  • Treod
  • Trefoit
  • Tryvet