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Church and monastery
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Saint Brendan founded a convent for his sister at Annaghdown. This 15C cathedral has some of the oldest (about 1200) elements of ornamental masonry such as a beautifully elaborate portico and finely decorated windows The middle church is the oldest on the site dating from the 11C or 12C. The nearby ruins were formerly a parish church and the ruined priory is a fine example of a fortified monastery.

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    Beech Lodge B&B
    Suberb 9.3
    2.79 Km - Lisheenanoran, Lisheenanoran
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    Venetia House - small guesthouse
    Exceptional 9.6
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    Claregalway Hotel
    Very good 8.5
    9.75 Km - Claregalway, Claregalway H91 XR8E

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