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Lackan Monastery

📍 Westmeath ⛪ Early Irish 📅 5th century 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded 5th century? possibly by St Patrick?; possibly in existence 946; remains extant 1837

Early monastic site, founded 5th century? possibly by St Patrick?; possibly in existence 946; remains extant 1837

Historical Information

Founded: 5th century
Alternative Names:
  • Leachan
  • Lecan-midi
  • Leckin

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