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Birr Monastery

Offaly Early Irish 6th Century Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded before 573 by St Brendan of Birr; plundered by the men of Dublin 842; burned 1167

Historical Information

Founded:before 573
Associated Saints:St Brendan of Birr
Alternative Names:
  • Biorra
  • Birra
  • Biror
  • Parsonstown

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