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Linns Monastery

Louth Early Irish 8th Century Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded before 700 by Colman (Mocholmoc) captured by the Norsemen 841, who built a fortress at the site; (some references mistake Linns for Magheralin, County Down)

Historical Information

Founded:before 700
Associated Saints:Colman (Mocholmoc)
Alternative Names:
  • Linn-duachail
  • Linn-hUachaille