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St Peakaun Monastery

Tipperary Early Irish Early Christian Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, possibly founded before the time of Becan; (re?)founded by St Abban

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Cluain-ard-mobecoc
  • Kilpeacon
  • Pekaun

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