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Oran Monastery

📍 Sligo ⛪ Early Irish 📅 5th century 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded in the 5th century by St Patrick

Early monastic site, founded in the 5th century by St Patrick

Historical Information

Founded: 5th century
Associated Saints: St Patrick
Alternative Names:
  • Uaran
  • Huaran
  • Cell-garad
  • Ballydooley

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