What is recorded here
Unlocated church described as Domnach Mor - the great church within the townland of Morett. This church was erected by St. Patrick and in the Tripartite Life of St. Patrick it was described as situated close to Rath Bacain which O'Donovan identifed as the rath of Doon (LA008-017) in the townland of Morett.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 17 December 2007
The church in Morett was erected by St. Patrick in the 5th century and is described in the Tripartite Life of St. Patrick as being near Rath Baca; it is significant as one of the early Christian foundations attributed to the saint.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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