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Carlow Monastery

Carlow

About This Site

Gaelic monks founded before 601-2 by St Comgal of Bangor, site granted by Cormac, King of Ui Bairrche

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Cathair-lach
  • Ceithiorlach

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