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Cloone Monastery

Leitrim founded 6th century (probably before 570)

About This Site

early monastic site, founded 6th century (probably before 570), by St Cruimthir Fraech (in the time of St Colmcille)

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Cluain-chollaing
  • Cluain-conmaicne
  • Clone

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