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Kilmodain Monastery

📍 Longford ⛪ Early Irish 📅 Early Christian 🏛️ Ruins

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Early monastic site

Early monastic site

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Abbey of St Modan
  • Cell-muadain
  • Kilmahon

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