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Columbkille Monastery

📍 Kilkenny 📅 founded 6th century by St Colmcille

About This Site

early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Colmcille

early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Colmcille

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Kilgriffin
Communities & Provenance:

early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Colmcille

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