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Leamakevoge Monastery

Tipperary Early Irish Early Christian Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded by St Mochemoc (Pulcherius); also erroneously given as County Offaly, by confusion with Manchán of Lemanaghan

Historical Information

Associated Saints:St Mochemoc (Pulcherius)
Alternative Names:
  • Liath-mochoemocc
  • Liath-mor
  • Leighmore
  • Lethmor
  • Liethmor

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