Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth, Its Ruins And Associations

This is a guide to the ruins of Mellifont Abbey in County Louth, Ireland. It provides a detailed history of the abbey, which was founded in the 12th century and played an important role in the development of Irish monasticism. This guide is a valuable resource for visitors to the site, as well as historians and scholars interested in Irish history and archaeology.
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