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Dromore Monastery

Tyrone Early Irish Early Christian Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, nuns, founded by St Patrick; purportedly on the site of later Cistercian abbey (see immediately above)

Historical Information

Associated Saints:St Patrick
Alternative Names:
  • Druim-Dubhain Cluain-Dubhain

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