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Lough Sheelin Monastery

📍 Meath ⛪ Early Irish 📅 6th Century 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded possibly 6th century by St Carthag, bishop

Early monastic site, founded possibly 6th century by St Carthag, bishop

Historical Information

Founded: 6th century
Associated Saints: St Carthag, bishop
Alternative Names:
  • Inisvachtuir
  • Inisuachtair
  • Church Island

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