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Kevin (Modern Irish: Caoimhín; Old Irish: Cóemgen, Caemgen; Latinized Coemgenus; 498 (reputedly)–3 June 618) is an Irish saint, known as the founder and first abbot of Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland.[1] His feast day is 3 June.[2]

Key Information

Early life

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Kevin's life is not well documented because no contemporaneous material survives.

There is a late-medieval Latin Vita, preserved among the records of the Franciscan Convent in Dublin, edited by John Colgan as part of the Acta Sanctorum Hiberniae.[3] According to that account, Kevin (like Columba) was of noble birth, the son of Coemlog and Coemell of Leinster. It says he was born in 498 AD at the Fort of the White Fountain and baptized by Cronan of Roscrea. His given name Coemgen (anglicized Kevin) means "fair-begotten", or "of noble birth".[4] A tradition cited in the 17th century makes Kevin the pupil of Petroc of Cornwall, who had come to Leinster about 492. That claim is not found in the extant late-medieval and early-modern hagiography of the saint, and appears to be based in a Vita breviora which the Bollandist editors obtained from Henry Fitzsimon, but which is no longer extant.[5]

The Vita also contains a number of legends which, according to Colgan's co-editor Francis Baert, are of "doubtful veracity", but were kept in the 17th-century edition because they were assumed to date to the medieval period.[6] For example, the text includes an infancy legend involving a white cow, said to have come to his parents' house every morning and evening, which supplied the milk for the baby.[7]

Glendalough

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Main article: Glendalough

Glendalough, or the Glen of Two Lakes, is one of the most important sites of monastic ruins in Ireland. Before the arrival of Kevin, this glen would have been lonely and remote and would have been ideal for a secluded retreat.

Hermitage

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St. Kevin's bed

Bishop Lugidus ordained Kevin who, following his ordination, moved on to Glendalough in order to avoid the company of his followers. He lived as a hermit in a partially man-made cave (sometimes incorrectly described as a Bronze Age tomb) now known as St. Kevin's Bed, to which he was led, in the account of the Vita, by an angel.[7]

St. Kevin's Bed can best be described as a man-made cave cut in the rock face very close to the mountain's edge. It overlooks the upper lake from a height of about 10 metres (30 feet). The approach to the cave is very difficult, with access to it through a rectangular space and a short passageway 1 metre (3 feet) high and 80 centimetres (2+1⁄2 feet) wide. The inner or main part of the cave is just 1.2 metres (4 feet) wide and less than 1 metre (3 feet) high. It is reasonable to assume that the cave could only have been used as a sleeping place, and would have been impossible for an adult to stand upright in, so it is quite likely that Kevin only used it as his bed, or a place for pious prayer or meditation.[7]

There is a legend that claims that Laurence O'Toole used the "bed" as he frequently made penitential visits to Glendalough, especially during the season of Lent.[8] Michael Dwyer, the famous Wicklow rebel, is reputed to have taken shelter in the "bed" while he was on the run from British soldiers. The story goes that he escaped capturing one morning by diving into the lake and swimming to the opposite side. Today, it is perilous to try to approach the "bed" from the side of Lugduff Mountain. Visitors, in the interests of their own safety, should be content with a distant view of it.

Monastery

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The chapel of St Kevin at Glendalough

Kevin lived the life of a hermit there with an extraordinary closeness to nature. His companions were the animals and birds all around him. He lived as a hermit for seven years wearing only animal skins, sleeping on stones, and eating very sparingly.

He went barefoot and spent his time in prayer. Disciples were soon attracted to Kevin and a further settlement enclosed by a wall, called Kevin's Cell, was established nearer the lakeshore. By 540 Kevin's fame as a teacher and holy man had spread far and wide. Many people came to seek his help and guidance. Glendalough grew into a renowned seminary of saints and scholars and was the parent of several other monasteries.

In 544, Kevin went to the Hill of Uisneach in County Westmeath to visit the holy abbots, Columba, Comgall and Cannich. He then proceeded to Clonmacnoise, where Cieran had died three days before. Having firmly established his community, he retired into solitude for four years and only returned to Glendalough at the earnest request of his monks.[4] Until his death around 618, Kevin presided over his monastery in Glendalough, living his life by fasting, praying, and teaching. The church of Saint Kevin (Caoimhghin) contained a well-equipped writing room which produced the Book of Glendalough in the 12th century (now located at Bodleian Library), Oxford.[9] Kevin is one of the patron saints of the Diocese of Dublin.

He belonged to the second order of Irish saints.[4] Eventually, Glendalough, with its seven churches, became one of the chief pilgrimage destinations in Ireland.

St Kevin's Church, with the Round Tower of Glendalough in the background at right

Legacy and veneration

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Kevin of Glendalough was canonized by Pope Pius X on 9 December 1903 (cultus confirmation).

One of the most widely known poems of the Nobel prizewinner Seamus Heaney, 'St Kevin and the Blackbird', relates the story of Kevin holding out his hand with trance-like stillness while a blackbird builds a nest in it, lays eggs, the eggs hatch and the chicks fledge.[10] A series of paintings by the Welsh artist Clive Hicks-Jenkins around 2009 depicted the story of Kevin and the blackbird through Heaney's poem.[11]

Kevin is remembered in popular culture as an ascetic. This is commemorated in a folk song about him, "The Glendalough Saint," which describes a legend claiming that he drowned a woman who attempted to seduce him. This was recorded and made popular by The Dubliners. The opening verse is as follows: "In Glendalough lived an auld saint, renowned for his learning and piety, his manners were curious and quaint, and he looked upon girls with disparity."

The independent film-maker Kevin Smith refers irreverently to his namesake "Saint Kevin" and the key events of his life in the introduction to Sold Out: A Threevening with Kevin Smith, his 2008 live Q & A show.

Kevin is referenced several times in Finnegans Wake by James Joyce. The longest episode is found in Pt IV, pgs 604–607 (Faber & Faber, Viking editions). It was one of the earliest-drafted "vignettes" and much revised before final publication.

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Saint Kevin of Glendalough (c. 498 – c. 618), born Cóemgen into a noble family of the Dál Messin Corb dynasty in , , was a 6th-century renowned as the founder of the monastic community at in . He pursued an ascetic life, initially studying for the priesthood in under monastic elders, before embracing hermitage in a remote known as St. Kevin's Bed overlooking the Upper Lake. This solitary retreat, sustained for seven years, marked the beginnings of as a spiritual haven, drawing followers who transformed it into a flourishing ecclesiastical center of learning, pilgrimage, and manuscript production that endured for over a millennium. Kevin's life exemplified early Celtic , blending Irish traditions with influences from Cornish , as evidenced by his early tutelage under figures like . Hagiographical accounts portray him as a miracle-worker with a profound harmony with nature, including legends of animals approaching him fearlessly, a blackbird nesting in his outstretched hand during , and trees bending to aid his prayers. He resisted worldly temptations, such as romantic pursuits, to maintain his vow of , and an angelic guide reportedly led him to Glendalough's valley, where he established the monastery around 600 AD, appointing successors like his nephew Molibba. The monastery's growth under Kevin's influence made Glendalough a of Irish Christianity, attracting scholars and pilgrims until its decline in the following ecclesiastical reforms and Viking raids. Kevin died on 3 June 618 (or possibly 622), and his remains were interred near the church dedicated to the Mother of God, solidifying his status as a "soldier of Christ" in Irish lore. Today, he is venerated as the of the Archdiocese of , with his feast day observed annually on 3 June, and the ruins of stand as a testament to his enduring legacy in preserving faith and culture during Ireland's of Saints and Scholars.

Early Life

Birth and Family

Kevin of Glendalough, known in Irish as Coemgen, was born around 498 AD in Fortiken, or the Fort of the White Fountain, located in the kingdom of (modern-day ). He was the son of noble parents, Coemlog and Coemell, who belonged to the Dál Messin Corb, a noble dynasty of in early medieval Irish society. The name Coemgen, later anglicized to , derives from roots meaning "fair-begotten" or "handsome birth," a designation that underscored his family's high social standing and the auspicious circumstances of his arrival. According to hagiographic tradition, his baptism was performed by St. Cronan of Roscrea, during which an angel appeared, bearing golden lamps and foretelling the child's future sanctity and service to . Late-medieval accounts in the Vita Sancti Coemgeni preserve family legends from his infancy, including the miraculous provision of milk from a white cow that visited his parents' home each morning and evening, sustaining the child in a time of scarcity. These narratives highlight the divine favor believed to attend his early life. In the socio-historical context of 6th-century , Kevin's noble lineage placed him within a network of tribal elites—the Dál Messin Corb and related groups—who wielded influence amid the gradual of following St. Patrick's missions in the previous century. This era saw gaining traction among the aristocracy, blending with pre-existing Gaelic customs and fostering the emergence of monastic vocations among the elite.

Religious Formation

Kevin's religious formation began in his youth, shaped by the vibrant monastic traditions of post-Patrician , where and scriptural study were central to spiritual life. Born into a noble family of the dynasty, he was baptized by St. Cronan of Roscrea shortly after his birth around 498 CE, marking his early immersion in Christian practice. From the age of seven, Kevin was entrusted to the care of St. Petroc, a Welsh monk from who had established a presence , though some scholars question the extent of Petroc's direct involvement, suggesting it may reflect later hagiographical embellishments linking Irish and British saints. As a young man, Kevin pursued formal studies at Cill Mhannaigh (, Co. Kilkenny), a monastic center where he learned under the guidance of four elder monks, focusing on scripture, , and the ascetic disciplines that defined early Irish monasticism. This period, likely spanning his teenage years into his twenties, emphasized renunciation of worldly ties, including his noble inheritance, in favor of and —influenced by the broader Celtic tradition of peregrinatio pro Christo, or pilgrimage for Christ, following St. Patrick's legacy. He also spent time in other abbeys, absorbing the communal practices of fasting, manual labor, and contemplative that prepared him for a life of hermitage. Around the age of 20 to 30, was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Lugidus of Rathen (Ráithen, Co. Louth), a significant milestone that formalized his commitment to and evangelical within the emerging Irish church structure. This , described in medieval vitae as a divine calling, underscored his rejection of secular for a vowed life of service. Following this, undertook a brief period of wandering as an apprentice , visiting remote sites in to practice solitude and discern his path, before ultimately seeking the isolation of —acts that highlighted his deepening ascetic resolve.

Glendalough Foundations

The Hermitage

In the late 6th century, arrived in the valley in the , attracted by its remote location featuring two glacial lakes surrounded by dense forests, which provided an ideal setting for contemplation and solitude. The valley's U-shaped formation, carved by glaciers approximately 20,000 years earlier, offered natural seclusion amid granite and mica-schist cliffs, allowing to pursue a life of ascetic withdrawal from society. Kevin established his hermitage at the Upper Lake, residing in a man-made known as St. Kevin's Bed, located about 30 feet above the water level on the eastern cliff face, possibly originally a , which exemplified his commitment to extreme detachment from worldly comforts. This man-made cavity, accessible only by narrow rock steps, served as his primary shelter during this period. The Upper Lake's position enhanced the site's isolation compared to the more accessible Lower Lake downstream, where the valley floor widens and the Glenealo and Glendasan Rivers converge. For seven years, maintained a rigorous routine of , fasting, and manual labor in complete isolation, sustaining himself on local herbs and from the lake without any community support. This solitary phase emphasized self-sufficiency, with early oratory structures emerging nearby, such as the area around Reefert Church on the southern shore of the Upper Lake, which may represent the initial site of his retreat and later served as a ground. Initial challenges included encounters with local wildlife, as Kevin lived among animals and birds in the forested environs, and self-imposed penances such as enduring harsh and minimal sustenance to deepen his spiritual discipline. These hardships underscored the demands of his eremitic existence in the uninhabited valley before the arrival of any disciples.

The Monastery

Following the initial period of solitude in his hermitage, which served as the seed for communal growth, St. Kevin established a in the Lower Valley in the late , where the Glenealo and Glendasan rivers meet, to accommodate his growing number of disciples seeking spiritual guidance. This location in provided a secluded yet accessible site for monastic life, drawing followers from across and marking the transition from personal retreat to organized community. The early monastery featured simple structures such as beehive-shaped stone cells for monks and wooden oratories, with foundational planning that later influenced enduring features like the (built in the on an earlier site), the Priest's House (a small 12th-century oratory possibly overlying a 6th-century precursor), and the [Round Tower](/page/Round Tower) (a 10th-12th century addition for protection and bell-ringing, symbolizing the site's expansion). These elements formed a clustered settlement emphasizing and functionality, evolving into a 'Monastic City' over time. Organized as a monastic under Kevin's leadership as , the community prioritized intellectual pursuits, including the copying of manuscripts in Irish and Latin, alongside practices of to pilgrims and scholars. This structure reflected broader Irish monastic models, where the held authority over a network of dependent cells and lay associates. In 6th-century Irish , emerged as a key attracting scholars and fostering in , astronomy, and scripture, while blending indigenous Celtic traditions with emerging influences from continental practices. It contributed to the era's emphasis on ascetic learning centers that preserved knowledge amid political instability. The early community adhered to rules centered on manual labor for self-sufficiency, structured prayer cycles following the monastic hours, and protection extended by surrounding tribes under Brehon law, which safeguarded church lands and personnel through customary legal obligations.

Miracles and Hagiography

Legendary Accounts

One of the most enduring legends surrounding Kevin portrays his profound patience and harmony with nature during his hermitic life. While deep in with his arms outstretched, a blackbird alighted on his hand and built a nest, laying eggs there; Kevin remained motionless for the months it took for the eggs to hatch and the fledglings to fly away, embodying ascetic discipline and compassion. This tale, drawn from medieval , later inspired the poem "St Kevin and the Blackbird" by , highlighting Kevin's stillness as a for spiritual attentiveness. Other stories emphasize Kevin's miraculous interactions with animals, underscoring themes of and gentleness. In one account, Kevin, in , encountered a doe that provided for a foster under his care; the doe regularly left her in a hollow stone, known today as the Deer Stone near . Similarly, legends describe Kevin healing a young man afflicted with severe fits after the sufferer followed a directive to seek the saint's , restoring him to health through prayer. A notable involves temptation and rejection of worldly attachments, where a named Kathleen, enamored with Kevin's beauty, pursued him into isolation; upon embracing him uninvited, she was repelled by the saint's of the , leading to her and eventual consecration as a . In hagiographical , this episode symbolizes Kevin's commitment to and , with Kathleen's pursuit representing the distractions of earthly desire. Another recounts Kevin cursing three women—witches or abusive figures—who mocked him, transforming them into stones by the upper lake, an event tied to the site's enduring . These accounts also link miracles to Glendalough's landscape, such as the , believed to heal pilgrims who visit and pray there, drawing from Kevin's reputed curative powers. Collectively, the legends portray Kevin as a figure of , as seen in his bonds with birds and beasts; , evident in the redemptive outcomes for temptresses and the afflicted; and detachment from worldly ties, reinforcing his role in Irish as an exemplar of eremitic sanctity. These themes align with broader Celtic saintly traditions, where miracles affirm the saint's alignment with God's creation and moral order.

Primary Sources

The earliest surviving account of Kevin's life is the anonymous Latin Vita Sancti Coemgeni, composed in the 10th or at itself and preserved in manuscripts such as the Codex Kilkenniensis. This vita emphasizes Kevin's ascetic practices, miraculous interventions, and role in founding the monastic community at , drawing on local traditions to portray him as a model hermit-abbot. It was first critically edited and published by Charles Plummer in his 1910 collection Vitae Sanctorum Hiberniae, which highlights its reliance on oral and ecclesiastical lore rather than contemporaneous documentation. Medieval hagiographers in the 13th century expanded upon this foundational vita, incorporating elements from to enhance the narrative's historical texture and appeal to contemporary audiences. These revisions, often anonymous and circulated in collections like the Franciscan manuscripts, integrated chronological details from sources such as the to align Kevin's timeline with broader Irish ecclesiastical history. Such expansions served to bolster Glendalough's prestige amid 13th-century church reforms, blending the original miracle-focused structure with references to royal lineages and regional events. In the , Franciscan scholar John Colgan compiled and edited a version of Kevin's vita in his Hiberniae (1645), drawing from earlier Latin and Irish texts to include family legends, such as Kevin's royal descent from the dynasty, and accounts of his by St. Cronan. Colgan's edition, prepared amid efforts to document Irish saints, preserved dubious elements like prophetic visions but noted their legendary nature through annotations by his collaborator Francis Baert. This compilation remains a key reference for accessing pre-modern vitae, though it reflects 17th-century interpretive biases. Archaeological and annalistic evidence provides limited but corroborative support for key biographical details, particularly Kevin's death in 618 CE, as recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters and echoed in inscriptions at Glendalough's monastic sites. These annals, compiled in the from older Irish chronicles, confirm the date without elaboration on miracles, offering a secular anchor to the hagiographical timelines. Scholarly analyses underscore the vitae as a blend of historical kernels and legendary embellishments, influenced by continental models like the lives of St. Anthony and St. Martin, which shaped Irish hagiography's emphasis on wilderness solitude and divine encounters. Historians such as Liam Price in his 1940 study critiqued the narratives for anachronisms, such as projected 12th-century monastic structures onto Kevin's era, attributing gaps in contemporary records to Ireland's strong before widespread . This oral foundation likely preserved core events like the hermitage establishment but allowed later accretions, rendering the sources reliable for broad outlines yet cautious for specifics.

Later Life and Death

Leadership Role

Kevin served as the first abbot of from its founding around 600 until his death in 618, guiding the monastic community through its formative years with a focus on spiritual discipline and communal expansion. Under his leadership, the settlement evolved from a small hermitage into a thriving religious center, attracting a of pious monks and numerous inhabitants who established subject houses across . This growth was prophesied in hagiographical accounts as encompassing rule over many monks, reflecting the abbey's increasing influence in early medieval . To manage daily operations, delegated responsibilities to trusted and venerable elders, allowing him periods of solitude while ensuring the community's continuity. He assigned tasks such as sending groups of twelve to specific sites and instructing others to prepare provisions for visitors, demonstrating effective administrative oversight. The under his abbacy became a prominent educational hub, where taught sacred letters and oversaw a that trained pupils in and monastic rule; he is credited with composing a Rule for in Irish verse, fostering intellectual and spiritual development among followers. Kevin's interactions with secular rulers underscored his role in securing the monastery's autonomy and protection. He received a from the chieftain Dymma and advised King Brandubh of during a invasion, contributing to a decisive victory that safeguarded regional church interests. Additionally, he mediated peace between feuding parties and persuaded a Leinster king to a condemned individual, thereby upholding ecclesiastical independence amid political tensions. Spiritually, Kevin emphasized rigorous practices including prolonged fasts and penitential , integrating contemplative with the natural surroundings of the valley to inspire the community's devotion. His preaching served as a "brilliant lamp" to both and , enforcing and preparing monks for disciplined holy living until his final days.

Death and Burial

Kevin, also known as Coemgen, died on 3 June 618 at the reputed age of 120, reportedly of natural causes following a lifetime of extreme and . The record his passing under the year 617 as "Coemgin of Glenn-da-locha... rested," though subsequent historical accounts align the date with 618, attributing his longevity to his rigorous spiritual discipline. In his final days, the Latin Life of St. Kevin describes him experiencing visionary consolations and offering a final to the monastic community at , ensuring their spiritual continuity before his death. Leadership transitioned smoothly to his successor, traditionally identified as his relative Coemgen or nephew Molibba, along with other disciples who maintained the abbacy and episcopal roles to preserve the monastery's traditions. Kevin was buried in the monastery cemetery adjacent to the Cathedral at , a site revered for its sanctity and believed to confer spiritual benefits equivalent to burial in . His relics were later translated to safer locations within the complex during Viking raids on in 834, 836, and 890 to protect them from . The immediate aftermath involved communal mourning rituals customary in early Irish monasticism, including vigils and Masses, which helped establish 3 June as his annual feast day for early commemorations among the faithful.

Legacy

Monastic Influence

Glendalough emerged as a pivotal center of Irish Christianity from the 6th to the 12th century, serving as a renowned hub for clerical education and ecclesiastical influence. Founded by St. Kevin around 600 AD, the site evolved into a major monastic settlement that trained scholars and clergy, including future bishops, through its schools that emphasized Latin, Irish, astronomy, and mathematics. The 11th- and 12th-century church reforms, including the Synod of Cashel in 1101, shifted power from monasteries like Glendalough toward a diocesan structure, though its abbots and scholars continued to influence broader ecclesiastical developments. This influence peaked between 1000 and 1150 AD, when the monastery supported powerful Irish kings and produced notable figures like Lorcán Ua Tuathail (St. Laurence O'Toole), who became the first Archbishop of Dublin in 1162. The architectural legacy of exemplifies Celtic monastic design, with surviving ruins that highlight its enduring cultural significance. Key structures include the iconic , a freestanding stone belfry averaging 30 meters in height and unique to Irish Christianity, alongside several churches such as the and St. Kevin's Church within a ritual enclosure derived from pre-Christian ring forts. These features reflect a blend of eremitic and communal organization, with the site's layout—spanning 15-20 hectares—embodying the transition from Kevin's initial hermitage to a cenobitic . was included in Ireland's Tentative World Heritage List submission for Early Medieval Monastic Sites in 2010 under criteria (iii), (iv), and (vi) for its testimony to Celtic artistic and architectural traditions, though it is not on the current Tentative List as of 2025. Glendalough's contributions to Irish culture were profound, particularly through its scriptorium, which preserved Gaelic learning amid broader European disruptions. Monks there copied manuscripts in Irish and Latin, safeguarding classical texts, scripture, and indigenous knowledge during the early medieval period when Irish monasteries became custodians of Western literacy. This tradition linked Glendalough to the illuminated heritage, akin to the , as part of a network of scriptoria that advanced , decoration, and scholarly exegesis across sites like Kells and . The monastery's decline began with repeated Viking raids from the late , including documented attacks in 790, 889, 894, and 938 AD that plundered its wealth and disrupted operations, primarily during the 9th and 10th centuries. Further devastation came from Norman incursions, culminating in the destruction of the site in 1398 by English forces, which razed much of the settlement. By the 16th century, had already lost its bishopric status to in 1213, and the under led to the formal dissolution of remaining monastic properties between 1536 and 1541, sealing its institutional end, though 15th-century attempts sought to revive the bishopric. In comparative context, Glendalough paralleled other foundational Irish monasteries like , both evolving from eremitic origins—Kevin's solitary retreat mirroring St. Ciarán's at in 544 AD—into thriving cenobitic centers that combined spiritual retreat with secular power and learning. Unlike more urban , Glendalough's remote valley setting emphasized ascetic isolation while fostering similar roles as pilgrimage and educational hubs, influencing the Gaelic monastic model until the 12th-century reforms.

Veneration and Patronage

Kevin of Glendalough has been venerated as a saint since medieval times, with his cultus formally confirmed by on 9 December 1903, allowing for official liturgical recognition in the . His feast day is celebrated on 3 June in both the Roman Catholic and Irish calendars, marking the traditional date of his death in 618. As one of the principal patron saints of the and the founder of the monastic community at , Kevin is invoked for protection over these regions and is also regarded as a patron of blackbirds, reflecting legends of his harmony with nature. Pilgrimages to Valley continue annually, particularly on his feast day, drawing devotees to the monastic ruins and surrounding landscape where is said to have lived as a . A key site of devotion is St. Kevin's Well, a near the valley believed to hold healing properties, where pilgrims have historically sought cures for ailments through prayer and ritual immersion. 's legacy extends into modern culture and , with attracting over one million visitors each year, many drawn by its natural beauty and the saint's association with through miracles involving wildlife, such as the blackbird legend serving as a cultural touchstone for ecological mindfulness. In literature, he appears in James Joyce's , where the saint's ascetic life is whimsically reimagined, and in Seamus Heaney's poem "Saint and the Blackbird," which poetically explores themes of patience and interconnectedness with nature. Traditional Irish music also honors him, as in The ' folk song "The Saint," which humorously recounts his legendary encounters. Ecumenically, is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, with commemorations on 3 June in sources like the , and in Anglican contexts through churches dedicated to him in the , such as St. Kevin's in Camden Row, Dublin.

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