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Clonfinglass Monastery

📍 Tipperary ⛪ Early Irish 📅 Early Christian 🏛️ Ruins

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Early monastic site, founded by St Abban

Early monastic site, founded by St Abban

Historical Information

Associated Saints: St Abban
Alternative Names:
  • Cluain-finndglaisse

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