There are monasteries all over Ireland, there are at least five Cisterian monasteries, and one Benedictine Abbey in Galway. See the link below for a complete list.
Monasteries and Abbeys in Ireland
http://www.catholiclinks.org/monasteriosirlanda.htm
Cistercians in Ireland
http://www.ocso.org/index.php?option=com_mtree&task=listcats&cat_id=96&Itemid=88&lang=en
Benedictines in Ireland
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Benedictine_monasteries_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland
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"Saints and scholars" is a phrase used to describe individuals who are known for their spiritual piety and intellectual pursuits, typically within the context of medieval Ireland. It highlights the dual emphasis on both religious devotion and academic excellence in the lives of these individuals.
It was brought to Ireland by St. Patrick in the 5th century. He and others helped spread it throughout Ireland. Ireland became a great centre for Catholicism with many churches and monasteries built around Ireland, that have become a part of Ireland's history and culture. Ireland was described as "The land of saints and scholars". It is still strong in Ireland today.
Francesca M. Steele has written: 'Monasteries And Religious Houses Of Great Britain And Ireland'
Dissolution of the Monasteries happened between 1536 and 1541 by which Henry shut down all the Monasteries in England, Wales and Ireland. He did this because he wanted a divorce. If he stayed loyal to the Pope and church he wouldn't have been able to get the Divorce because the Pope refused, so he broke away from the Church and created The Church Of England. This way he was able to get the divorce, get money and also get power at the same time. After this he closed down all of the Monasteries, chucked Monks out of them, he took all of the Gold, money and power from the Monasteries for himself.
Christianity came to Ireland in the 5th century. In the centuries that followed many monasteries were set up in Ireland, and became places of study attracting both Irish and people from other countries. Many of these Irish scholars travelled to other countries to preach Christianity and founded other monasteries and places of study. This activity continued for many centuries and even today many Irish people still travel to do missionary work in other countries.
The Roman alphabet was preserved primarily by Church organizations, mostly monasteries, and largely in Britain and Ireland.
Yes there are Catholic monasteries but there are also monasteries that belong to other denominations as well.
In the 16 century was there 24 monasteries.
Monks live in monasteries.