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Rath-becain Monastery

📍 Meath ⛪ Early Irish 📅 Early Christian 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded by St Abban; possibly located in County Meath

Early monastic site, founded by St Abban; possibly located in County Meath

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Rathbeggan
  • Rathbeg

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