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Tyfarnham Monastery

Westmeath Early Irish 9th Century Ruins

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded before 880

Historical Information

Founded:before 880
Alternative Names:
  • Tech-erennain
  • Tech-airindan
  • Tech-farannain
  • Tech-ernain
  • Tech-ultan
  • Teach Faramain

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