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Dunmisk Monastery

📍 Tyrone ⛪ Early Irish 📅 Early Christian 🏛️ Ruins

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Early monastic site, founded by St Patrick; patron Presbyter Meascáin

Early monastic site, founded by St Patrick; patron Presbyter Meascáin

Historical Information

Associated Saints: St Patrick
Alternative Names:
  • Domnach Meascáin
  • Domnach Mescan
  • Dún Meascáin

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