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Domnach-mor Monastery

📍 Mayo ⛪ Early Irish 📅 5th century 🏛️ Ruins

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Early monastic site, founded in the 5th century by St Patrick

Early monastic site, founded in the 5th century by St Patrick

Historical Information

Founded: 5th century
Associated Saints: St Patrick

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