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Drumcolumb Monastery

📍 Roscommon ⛪ Early Irish 📅 6th Century 🏛️ Ruins

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Early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Colmcille for his disciple Finbarr

Early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Colmcille for his disciple Finbarr

Historical Information

Founded: 6th century
Associated Saints: St Colmcille for his disciple Finbarr
Alternative Names:
  • Druim-coluim
  • Druim-namac

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