Killeshin is a village in County Laois, Ireland.
In the 6th century Saint Comghan founded a monastery here.
It is worth seeing on any tours of Ireland.
It was a noted centre of culture and learning.
The original monastery was destroyed in the 11th century.
The present ruins date from the 12th century.
Check out the carved doorway as it is one of the finest examples of Irish-Romanesque architecture.
Nearby is the holy well of Saint Diarmuid which dates from the 6th century.
Killeshin is a bit of a hidden gem and you will enjoy it without many tourists being around.
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