Religious House
Kilmacduagh Monastic Site
Religious House
Founded in the 7th century, there are two differing stories as to how Kilmacduagh Monastery came to be. According to Tuatha, one account tells how St. Meadoc was guided by an angel to go to Kilmacduagh in order to heal the King of Connaught, Guaire Mide Mac Colmáin. The King had the monastery built in his honour. The other account claims that Colmán Mac Duagh founded the monastery, after his be...
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