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Kilbennen
53.5388° N, -8.8922° E
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Kilbennen or Kilbannon is a medieval ecclesiastical site and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.
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Monastery foundation
5th century AD
Saint Jarlath studied there
6th century
Burning of Kilbennen
1114
Death of Ceallach Ua Domhnagain
1148
Franciscan church construction
c. 1428
Conservation work
1880–81
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TowersDefensive Walls
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Wells
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