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Ardcharn Monastery

📍 Westmeath ⛪ Early Irish 📅 Early Christian 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site — actually located in County Roscommon

Early monastic site — actually located in County Roscommon

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Ardcharn in Westmeath

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