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Oughterard Monastery

Kildare founded 6th-7th century by St Brigid (not Brigid of Kildare) church and round tower largely destroyed by Vikings 995

About This Site

early monastic site, nuns, founded 6th-7th century by St Brigid (not Brigid of Kildare); church and round tower largely destroyed by Vikings in 995; northwest of Kill

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Uachtar-aird