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Killiney Church
Nuns' Abbey
Cill Iníon Léinín
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Killiney Church is located in Dublin
Killiney Church
Killiney Church
Location in Dublin
53°15′17″N 6°06′59″W / 53.25472°N 6.11631°W / 53.25472; -6.11631
Location Marino Avenue West, Killiney, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown
Country Ireland
Denomination Pre-Reformation Catholic
History
Founded 11th century
Architecture
Style Norman
Years built 11th century
Specifications
Length 11.5 m (38 ft)
Width 9 m (30 ft)
Administration
Diocese Dublin

Killiney Church is a very old church located in County Dublin, Ireland. It has a long history, dating back many centuries.

Where is Killiney Church?

Killiney Church is found in a place called Killiney, in County Dublin, Ireland. It sits about 240 meters (about 787 feet) west of the coast. It is also about 1.6 kilometers (about 1 mile) south of Killiney Hill. Today, the church is surrounded by houses, close to Marino Avenue West.

A Look Back: The History of Killiney Church

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View of the entrance

Early Beginnings: A Monastery Site

Long, long ago, around the 6th or 7th century, there was a monastery on this very spot. The name of this ancient site was Cill Ingean Léinín. This means "Church of the Daughters of Léinín" in Irish.

Who Were the Daughters of Léinín?

The story tells of seven virgin sisters: Aiglenn, Macha, Luiden, Druiden, Luicill, Bimtach, and Briga. Briga is also known as the patron saint of Tully Church. Their brother was Colmán of Cloyne, a famous saint who lived from 530 to 606 AD. The sisters' special day was celebrated on March 6th.

When Was the Church Built?

The church building you see today was constructed in the 11th century. This makes it a very old and important historical site in Ireland.

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