Saint Cronan was a 6th-century Irish Saint, and founder of monasteries.

Cronan is the founder of Inchicronan Priory and Patron of the towns of Tuamgraney and Roscrea.[1] St. Cronan's Church, Tuamgraney is one claimant for the oldest continuously used building in Ireland.

References

  1. ↑ Gwynn, Aubrey; R. Neville Hadcock (1979). Medieval Religious Houses Ireland. (London: Longman). p. 43.


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