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Rathnew Monastery

📍 Wicklow ⛪ Early Irish 📅 8th Century 🏛️ Ruins

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Early monastic site, founded before 779, patronised by St Ernin

Early monastic site, founded before 779, patronised by St Ernin

Historical Information

Founded: before 779
Alternative Names:
  • Raithnua

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