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Monasterboice Abbey

Louth Benedictine 6th Century Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, monks founded before 523 (or before 519) by St Buite; plundered 970 by Domnall, King of Ireland; Benedictine monks? 10th century — Danish converts

Historical Information

Founded:before 523 (or before 519)
Associated Saints:St Buite
Alternative Names:
  • Monaster-buite
  • Manister