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The Domhnach Airgid (silver church) was a shrine given by Saint Patrick to Saint Macartan, founder of a church at Clogher, Co. Tyrone. When opened in the 19th century, it contained part of an ancient manuscript of the Gospels. The older part of the shrine belongs to the 8th century. It was substantially remodeled in the mid-14th century by the abbot of Clones, John O' Carbry. The front bears figures of saints flanking a crucifixion. Wood, gilt copper alloy and silver, enamel and rock crystal. From Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland. 8th and later 14th centuries. National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
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