Clonard, County Meath
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| Clonard Cluain Ioraird |
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| County: | County Meath | |
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Clonard (Irish: Cluain Ioraird) is a small village in County Meath, Ireland. It lies on the N4 road between the towns of Kinnegad and Ballynadrumny.
It is notable as the location of a major early medieval monastery, founded in the 6th century by St. Finnian.
A 12th century motte, the remains of a Norman fortification, is a well-known landmark in the village.
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