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Kilgharvan Monastery

📍 Mayo ⛪ Early Irish 📅 7th Century 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded in the 7th century by St Fechin of Fore

Early monastic site, founded in the 7th century by St Fechin of Fore

Historical Information

Founded: 7th century
Associated Saints: St Fechin of Fore
Alternative Names:
  • Cell-garbhain
  • Kilnegarvan

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