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Aghaboe Monastery #

📍 Laois 📅 founded 6th century by St Canice

About This Site

early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Canice episcopal diocesan cathedral

early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Canice episcopal diocesan cathedral

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Achad-Bo
  • Aghavoe
  • Athebowe
  • Hagevo
Communities & Provenance:

early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Canice episcopal diocesan cathedral

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