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Grangefertagh
52.7785° N, -7.5446° E
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Grangefertagh is a former abbey located in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is today a National Monument.
Paleolithic
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Iron Age
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Foundation
6th century AD
Viking battle at Fertagh
861
Tower burned
1156
Monastery refounded for Augustinians
early 13th century
Desolation reported
1421
Rebuilding by Thady Megirid
1455
Dissolution
1541
Church last in liturgical use
1780
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