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St Tiernan (or Tighernach) (550) founded many monasteries, including one here. He was a monk and bishop and also called Tighernach or Manchen. There is a 12C High Cross (it is actually parts of 2 put together), and a Round Tower and St Tiernan's 10C grave in the graveyard not far away. St Ultan is also buried here. OS 27 501 259 marked see: Irish Monasticism, Cross Slabs and High Crosses, Round Towers, Tomb Shrines |