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.

Killiney Church

The building

A monastery stood on the site from the 6th–7th century. The name of the 6th century site was Cill Ingean Léinín ("Church of the Daughters of 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 (Colmán mac Léníne; 530–606). Their festival was celebrated on 6 March.

Killiney Church

The church was built in the 11th century.

Killiney Church

References

Religion in County Dublin

Archaeological sites in County Dublin

National Monuments in County Dublin

Killiney

Churches in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown