Teampall Bheanáin

The oratory Teampall Bheanáin (Irish pronunciation: [ˈtʲamˠpˠəl̪ˠ ˈvʲaːnˠaːnʲ]; meaning "Benan's Temple") is situated near Kilronan on Inishmore, Aran, Galway Bay, Ireland.

It marks the location of the original monastic settlement founded by Benen, a disciple of St. Patrick, the national saint of Ireland.

This ensured its survival when the adjacent round tower and medieval monastery were recycled to fortify the now-ruined Cromwellian coastal fortress nearby.

The oratory is situated high on a ridge, which dominates the windward southeast sea approach to the main island port.

Its thick walls are pierced by a traveated (three beam) narrow north doorway with inclining jambs, and cut away lintel.