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Killinchy Monastery Killinchy in the plain

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About This Site

early monastic site, founded by St Duinseach

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Cell-insi
  • Killiny
  • Kilwyinchi
  • Cill Dhuinsí
  • Ecclesia de Kilwyinchi

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