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Fethard Abbey

📍 Wexford ⛪ Early Irish 📅 6th Century 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Abban, patronized by St Maedoc

Early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Abban, patronized by St Maedoc

Historical Information

Founded: 6th century
Alternative Names:
  • Fiodh-ard
  • Fetherde

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