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Tibohine Monastery

📍 Sligo ⛪ Early Irish 📅 6th Century 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded probably in the late 6th century by St Baithen Mac Cuanach; plundered by the king of Feara-Manach 1201; plundered by Aed Muimnech 1233

Early monastic site, founded probably in the late 6th century by St Baithen Mac Cuanach; plundered by the king of Feara-Manach 1201; plundered by Aed Muimnech 1233

Historical Information

Founded: late 6th century
Associated Saints: St Baithen Mac Cuanach
Alternative Names:
  • Tech-Baithin
  • Teach-Baithin

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