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Muckamore Monastery #

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Gaelic monks founded 585? (550) By St Colman Elo

Gaelic monks founded 585? (550) By St Colman Elo

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Mag-comair
  • Moccumur
  • Mocmur
  • Mucimore
  • Muckmore
  • Mugcomuir
Communities & Provenance:

Gaelic monks founded 585? (550) By St Colman Elo

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