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Clonsast Monastery

📍 Offaly ⛪ Early Irish 📅 7th Century 🏛️ Ruins

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Early monastic site, founded late 7th century by St Bearchan

Early monastic site, founded late 7th century by St Bearchan

Historical Information

Founded: late 7th century
Associated Saints: St Bearchan
Alternative Names:
  • Cluain-Sasta

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