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Aghmacart Monastery

📍 Laois 📅 founded 6th century

About This Site

early monastic site, founded 6th century

early monastic site, founded 6th century

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • St Tigernach
  • Achad-maic-airt
  • Achad-mic-airt
  • Achamicaire
  • Hacmakarthy
Communities & Provenance:

early monastic site, founded 6th century

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