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Rahan Monastic Site
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Rahan Monastic Site is one of County Offaly’s earliest Christian foundations, established by St Carthage (Mochoemóg) in the 6th century. Located in Rahan, near Tullamore, the monastery became an important centre of learning and religious life in early medieval Ireland. Although St Carthage later founded a monastery at Lismore, Rahan remained closely associated with his legacy. Today visitors can explore the historic church and graveyard that mark the site of the original monastic settlement.
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Rahan Monastic Site is associated with St Carthage, founder of the monastery at Lismore. Access to the site is via private farmland and visitors are asked to be mindful of livestock and keep farm gates closed at all times.Founded in the 6th century by St Carthage (Mochoemóg)
- Important early centre of learning and religious life
- Includes church and graveyard marking the monastic enclosure
Rahan Monastic Site
Rahan Monastic Site is located in Rahan village approximately 6 km west of Tullamore. The site lies close to the Grand Canal and forms part of Offaly’s early Christian heritage landscape.
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