Clonard, County Meath
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| Clonard Cluain Ioraird |
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| Province: | Leinster | |
| County: | County Meath | |
| Population (2006) | 347 | |
Clonard (Irish: Cluain Ioraird) is a small village in County Meath, Ireland. It lies on the R148 regional road between the towns of Kinnegad and Enfield.
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.
Common family names to be found in the local catholic church graveyard are Gannon and Mitchell.
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