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 Mariana Ornelas' Trip to Ireland, Summer 2002
Kilmacduagh Monastery - in County Galway
This extensive monastic site is 5 km from Gort. It's said the original monastery was founded by St. Coleman MacDuagh in the early 7th century under the patronage of King Guaire Aidhne of Connaught. In the 12th centuty, the monastery became a seat of a new diocese.
Monastery
Map of monastic site 		Monastery
Remains of a small 14th century cathedral with round tower in the background 		Monastery
Remains of the the cathedral with Celtic crosses in the foreground
Monastery
This is a 100 ft round tower whis only 25 ft. above sea level and leans some 60 cm. 		Monastery
Close up shot of cathedral remains 		Monastery
Remains of a small oratory dedicated to St. John

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