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Ballymoyer Monastery

Armagh

About This Site

early monastic site, founded by St Patrick, possibly Tehallan, County Monaghan

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Baile-mac-maier
  • Ballymyre
  • Tech-talain?
  • Tahellen?
Communities & Provenance:

early monastic site, founded by St Patrick,[notes 6] possibly Tehallan, County Monaghan[notes 7]

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