Monastery of Inisnag
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The Monastery of Ennisnag (Middle English: Inisnag and Irish: Inis Snaig meaning "the Island or Islet of the Crane or Heron") was an early Irish Christian monastery, and later a medieval prebendal church, located at Ennisnag, in County Kilkenny, Ireland. The medieval monastery and church are no longer extant. From the ruins, St Peter's church, of Protestant denomination, was established in the early 19th century.
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Other names | Inis-Snaig, Ennisnag |
Established | 5th or 6th century |
Disestablished | 16th century |
Dedicated to | Saint Manchan |
Diocese | Diocese of Ossory |
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Founder(s) | Saint Manchan |
Site | |
Location | County Kilkenny |
Country | Ireland |
Coordinates | 52.553214°N 7.2355099°W / 52.553214; -7.2355099 |
Visible remains | no trace |
Public access | Yes |
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