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Sleaty Monastery

Laois plundered by Osraigi 864

About This Site

early monastic site, (community founded by St Fiacc at Domnach-feic); transferred here by St Fiacc; plundered by the Osraigi 864; site occupied by remains of Sleaty Church

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Slebte
  • Sleibte
  • Sletty

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