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Clonfert Monastery

Galway

About This Site

Gaelic monks founded before 577 or 583 by St Brendan the Navigator; episcopal diocesan cathedral 1111

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Cluain-ferta-brenaind
  • Cluain-ferden

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