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Kilmaine Monastery

📍 Mayo ⛪ Gaelic Monks 📅 5th century 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Gaelic monks, purportedly founded in the 5th century by St. Patrick; became prebendal church of Tuam

Gaelic monks, purportedly founded in the 5th century by St. Patrick; became prebendal church of Tuam

Historical Information

Founded: 5th century
Associated Saints: St. Patrick
Alternative Names:
  • Cell-medhon

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