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Gallen Abbey
53.2627° N, -7.8233° E
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Gallen Abbey or Gallen Priory is a medieval monastery and National Monument located in County Offaly, Ireland.
Paleolithic
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Foundation by Saint Canoc
AD 492
Munster invasion and damage
c. 820s
Attack by Cellachán Caisil
949
Oldest surviving building
11th century
12th-century reform and local dynastic ascendancy
12th century
Plantations proclamation and resistance
1556
Grant intended for George Bouchyer
1571
Land granted to Sir Gerard Moore
1612
Armstrong baronetcy
1841
Sale to Sisters of Saint Joseph of Cluny
1923
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