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Killinagh Monastery

📍 Cavan 📅 founded early 6th century

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early monastic site, founded early 6th century traditionally by St Brigid and St Laighne

early monastic site, founded early 6th century traditionally by St Brigid and St Laighne

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Killineach
Communities & Provenance:

early monastic site, founded early 6th century traditionally by St Brigid and St Laighne

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