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Aghaviller Monastery

📍 Kilkenny

About This Site

early monastic site, patronised by St Brendan of Birr

early monastic site, patronised by St Brendan of Birr

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Achad-biroir
Communities & Provenance:

early monastic site, patronised by St Brendan of Birr

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