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School: Killyon (roll number 7120)

Location:
Killyon, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0693, Page 187

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    Old Monasteries
    Written by
    Barney Keegan
    Clondalee
    Hill of Down
    Co. Meath
    It is generally believed about here that there were three monasteries Donore, Killyon and Killucan on Slighe Asail and another at Clonard about 3 miles South of Donore. The monasteries of Clonard, Killyon and Donore formed a triangle each being about three miles apart. It is also believed that there were underground passages between them. One the left of the avenue going up to Killyon Manor
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Barney Keegan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clondalee Beg, Co. Meath