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Rathossain Monastery

📍 Meath ⛪ Early Irish 📅 7th Century 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded before 686 by St Ossain

Early monastic site, founded before 686 by St Ossain

Historical Information

Founded: before 686
Associated Saints: St Ossain
Alternative Names:
  • Rathosain

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