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Rattoo Monastery, nr Ballyduff

📍 Kerry 📅 founded 6th century

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early monastic site – founded 6th century by Bishop Lugaid/Lugach

early monastic site – founded 6th century by Bishop Lugaid/Lugach

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Rath-muighe-tuaiscirt - ""fort/rath of the northern plain"".
  • Rath-muighe-tuaiscirt
Communities & Provenance:

early monastic site - founded 6th century by Bishop Lugaid/Lugach

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