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Dromiskin Monastery

📍 Louth ⛪ Early Irish 📅 5th century 🏛️ Ruins

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Early monastic site founded 5th century by St Patrick

Early monastic site founded 5th century by St Patrick

Historical Information

Founded: 5th century
Associated Saints: St Patrick
Alternative Names:
  • St Lugaid
  • St Rónán mac Beraig
  • Druim-enesclaind
  • Druim-ineascluin
  • Drumiskin

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