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Athlone Monastery

Westmeath Early Irish Early Christian Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site according to tradition (historically County Roscommon)

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Athluain
  • Baile-ath-luain
  • Blahluin
  • Haulon
  • Cloonowen? County Roscommon

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