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Killemlagh Monastery ~

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early monastic site, founded by St Finan the Leper, or chapel by St Finan Cam

early monastic site, founded by St Finan the Leper, or chapel by St Finan Cam

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early monastic site, founded by St Finan the Leper, or chapel by St Finan Cam

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