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Omey Monastery

πŸ“ Galway πŸ“… founded 7th century

About This Site

early monastic site, founded 7th century by St Fechin of Fore with the aid of King Guare; ruins excavated and re-sited by archaeologists in 1990s

early monastic site, founded 7th century by St Fechin of Fore with the aid of King Guare; ruins excavated and re-sited by archaeologists in 1990s

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Iomaidh
  • Immagh
  • Temple-feheen
Communities & Provenance:

early monastic site, founded 7th century by St Fechin of Fore with the aid of King Guare; ruins excavated and re-sited by archaeologists in 1990s