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Shanrahan Monastery

📍 Tipperary ⛪ Early Irish 📅 7th Century 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, possibly founded before c.637 by St Cataldus

Early monastic site, possibly founded before c.637 by St Cataldus

Historical Information

Founded: before c.637
Associated Saints: St Cataldus
Alternative Names:
  • Sean-raithin

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