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Dysart Tola

Westmeath Early Irish 8th Century Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded before 738 by St Tola; burned by Domhnall mac Murchadh 790

Historical Information

Founded:before 738
Alternative Names:
  • Disert-tuala
  • Disert-tola

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