Ballintubber

Set against the backdrop of the Partry Mountains, the unspoiled countryside of Ballintubber is rich in history and historical sites including Ballintubber Abbey, Mayo Abbey and the round tower at Aghagower.

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The history of Ballintubber goes back to pre-Christian times, when people came from the east, through Ballintubber, on their way to the holy mountain on the West Coast now called Croagh Patrick.

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When St Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland in c.441AD, he founded a church at Ballintubber. The present Ballintubber Abbey was founded in 1216 by King Cathal O'Conor. It is the only church in Ireland still in daily use which was founded by an Irish king.

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There is another Ballintubber, in County Laois, Ireland, 4 miles from the town of Athy, where

Related Topics:
County Laois - Ireland - Athy

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Cecil Day-Lewis, English Poet Laureate (1968-72) and grandfather of actor Daniel Day-Lewis, was born in 1904, in the Rectory. This house was later owned by the actor John Hurt.

Related Topics:
Cecil Day-Lewis - Poet Laureate - Daniel Day-Lewis - John Hurt

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