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Devenish Island Travel guide
Devenish Island : Michelin's recommendations
Laid out around a fine round tower, the medieval ruins of Devenish Island have a romantic lakeside charm. Founded by St Molaise in the 6C, it was sacked by the Vikings and razed during the 12C, yet survived until the early 17C. Near the jetty are the vestiges of the Lower Church (Teampull Mór), established in the 12C and subsequently extended.
Tourist attractions Devenish Island : Things to see and do
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Lower Church
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Just near the pier, the Lower Church (Teampull Mór) was built in 1225 and enlarged later. A lodging for the canons was added on the north side and a funerary chapel on the south side for the Maguires of Tempo, whose coats of arms appear near the entr..
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Museum
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The museum contains some stones found on the site and tells the history of the monastery, with reduced models showing the seasonal activities of the monks.
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St Mary's Priory
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Priory dating back to the 15C with a more recent tower. The two entrance doors on the first floor opened onto a rood screen separating the choir and reserved for the monks. Holes in the vault were for passing bell ropes. The northern side of the chur..
