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Omey Island

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Omey Island
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Omey Island, located off the coast of County Galway, is historically notable as the site of a 7th-century monastic settlement founded by Saint Féachín. The island is linked to early Christian activity in Ireland and is mentioned in various medieval texts, including the Book of Lismore.

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