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Mucinis Monastery ~ (Irish: Mainistir Mhuicinse)

🏛️ plundered by Norsemen 922

About This Site

early monastic site, plundered by Norsemen 922; possibly County Clare, either at Hog Island or Lough Derg

early monastic site, plundered by Norsemen 922; possibly County Clare, either at Hog Island or Lough Derg

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Muicinis Riagail
  • Muck-inis
  • Hog Island
  • Pig Island
  • possibly Illaunmore (v. supra)
Communities & Provenance:

early monastic site, plundered by Norsemen 922; possibly County Clare, either at Hog Island or Lough Derg