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Inishmurray Monastery

Roscommon Early Irish 5th century Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, probably founded 5th century (in the time of St Patrick) by St Laisren (Molaise); burned by the Norsemen 807; transferred to the mainland and united with Aughris; probably used as a hermitage into the medieval period

Historical Information

Founded:5th century
Associated Saints:St Laisren (Molaise)
Alternative Names:
  • Inis-muridaig