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Ecclesiastical Site

Devenish Island Monastic Site

Ecclesiastical Site
Devenish Monastic Site was founded in the 6th Century by Saint Molaise on one of Lough Erne’s many islands. During its history it has been raided by Vikings (837AD), burned (1157AD) and flourished (Middle Ages) as a parish church site and St Mary’s Augustine Priory. There are ruins from different time periods on site; the earliest being St Molaise house (small church) and the round tower whi...

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