Ecclesiastical enclosure in Moystown Demesne

Early Christian monastery known as Teach Sáráin [Tisaran/House of Saran] founded by Sárán, son of Brógán of the Dál gCais of Thomond in the seventh century (Ó Riain 2011, 547-8; ITA Survey 1942). Situated on a natural rise on low-lying land with N bank of River Brosna 300m to S. Medieval church ruins (OF022-004----) and graveyard (OF022-004001-) stand in N quadrant of possible ecclesiastical enclosure (approx. diam. 130m) the faint outline of which is visible on aerial photographs. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 28 February 2019

Ecclesiastical enclosure in Moystown Demesne is a ringfort associated with an early Christian monastery, Teach Sáráin, founded in the 7th century by Sárán, son of Brógán of the Dál gCais. The site is linked to local ecclesiastical history and may have later been incorporated into or influenced by fairy folklore common in such sacred or ancient places.