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Ballykine Monastery

Wicklow Early Irish Early Christian Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, purportedly founded by a brother of St Kevin; private residence named Whaley Abbey built on site

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Baile-coemgen

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