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Teernacreeve Monastery

📍 Westmeath ⛪ Early Irish 📅 6th Century 🏛️ Ruins

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Early monastic site, possibly founded 6th century by St Colmcille for St Lugaid, his disciple

Early monastic site, possibly founded 6th century by St Colmcille for St Lugaid, his disciple

Historical Information

Founded: 6th century
Alternative Names:
  • St Lugaid?
  • Tir-da-chroeb
  • Tir-da-craeb

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