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Shrule Monastery

📍 Laois 📅 founded by late 5th century 🏛️ plundered by Osraigi 864

About This Site

early monastic site, founded by late 5th century; plundered by the Osraigi 864

early monastic site, founded by late 5th century; plundered by the Osraigi 864

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Sruthair-guairi
  • Sruthair-ghuaire
Communities & Provenance:

early monastic site, founded by late 5th century; plundered by the Osraigi 864

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