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Castlekeeran Monastery

📍 Meath ⛪ Early Irish 📅 8th Century 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded 8th century by St Ciaran; plundered by Norsmen 949; burned by MacMurrough 1170

Early monastic site, founded 8th century by St Ciaran; plundered by Norsmen 949; burned by MacMurrough 1170

Historical Information

Founded: 8th century
Associated Saints: St Ciaran
Alternative Names:
  • Caislen-Ciaran
  • Belach-duin

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