Killiney Church


Killiney Church is an ancient church in County Dublin, Ireland.

Location

Killiney Church lies west of the coast, and south of Killiney Hill. In the modern day, this site is in the middle of housing developments, near Marino Avenue West.

The building

A monastery stood on the site from the 6th–7th century. The name of the 6th century site was Cill Ingean Léinín. These were seven virgin sisters, Aiglenn, Macha, Luiden, Druiden, Luicill, Bimtach, and Briga; the last is also patron of Tully Church. Their brother was Colmán of Cloyne. Their festival was celebrated on March 6.
The church was built in the 11th century.