Saints' Island

Saint Island View

Photograph of Saint Island View taken by Jimmy Lennon

Saint Island View

Saint Island View

Photograph of Saint Island View taken by Jimmy Lennon

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One of the most important islands in Lough Ree is known as All Saints' Island

Article about Saint's Island

pdf of Article about Saint's Island taken from History of the County Longford by James P. Farrell

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  . In 544, Saint Kieran founded a monastery on the island. He appointed Saint Domnan as his abbot before moving to Clonmacnoise.

In 1089, the island was plundered by Murkertach O'Brien and a large fleet of Danes and Ostmen. The monastery must have been restored during the following centuries as it is mentioned on a number of occasions in various historical works.

In 1620, King James I granted this island as well as portion of the islands and land in the lough to Sir Partick Barnewall but it was again taken from him at a later date due to his connection with the petition grievances in the following reign.

Pdf Article about Saint's Island taken from History of the County Longford by James P. Farrell
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By blackpj | 2016-08-17 21:43:05

Saints Island

Photos taken at Saints Island Longford 16th August 2016