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Termonamongan Monastery

📍 Tyrone ⛪ Early Irish 📅 6th Century 🏛️ Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded 6th century, patron St Caireall, erenaghs at least to c.1411

Early monastic site, founded 6th century, patron St Caireall, erenaghs at least to c.1411

Historical Information

Founded: 6th century
Alternative Names:
  • Termon-ui-mhaoin
  • Magherakeel
  • Kylchyrryll
  • Cill Chairill
  • St Caireall's church

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