Cluain Dolcáin

Clondalkin, meaning "the pasture of Dolcán" from the Irish cluain (meadow, pasture) and the personal name Dolcán, was founded as a monastic settlement by Saint Cronan Mochua circa late 6th or early 7th century on the River Camac. The monastery became an important early Christian centre, with Saint Fugillus serving as Bishop by the 8th century and noted gospel manuscripts, including the celebrat...