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Quchwill Abbey

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abbey mentioned in 1355[notes 68] — probable reference Gill Abbey, or possibly Youghal

abbey mentioned in 1355[notes 68] — probable reference Gill Abbey, or possibly Youghal

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abbey mentioned in 1355[notes 68] — probable reference Gill Abbey, or possibly Youghal

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