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Glasnevin Monastery

Dublin possibly not continuing after 10th century

About This Site

early monastic site, Gaelic monks founded before 545 by St Mobi; possibly not continuing after 10th century

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Glas-naoidhen
  • Glais-noiden

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