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Kilbian Monastery

📍 Offaly ⛪ Early Irish 📅 6th Century 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded 583, possibly by St Abban, possibly located in County Offaly

Early monastic site, founded 583, possibly by St Abban, possibly located in County Offaly

Historical Information

Founded: 583
Associated Saints: St Abban
Alternative Names:
  • Kilmbian

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