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Drumlane Priory

πŸ“ Cavan β›ͺ Arroasian πŸ“… nave used until early 19th century πŸ›οΈ dissolved 1570

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Gaelic monks founded before 550, probably by St Colmcille (reputedly founded by St Maidoc, Bishop of Ferns, though already flourishing when he was born); Augustinian Canons Regular β€” Arroasian dependent…

Gaelic monks founded before 550, probably by St Colmcille (reputedly founded by St Maidoc, Bishop of Ferns, though already flourishing when he was born); Augustinian Canons Regular β€” Arroasian dependent on Kells, Meath; founded 1143-8?; dissolved 1570; granted for a term of 21 years to Hugh O’Reilly, head of the Brenie sept c.1570; nave still used for Divine Service until early 19th century

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • The Priory Church of Saint Mary, Drumlane
  • Drumlane Abbey
  • Dromlahan
Communities & Provenance:

Gaelic monks founded before 550, probably by St Colmcille (reputedly founded by St Maidoc, Bishop of Ferns, though already flourishing when he was born); Augustinian Canons Regular β€” Arroasian dependent on Kells, Meath; founded 1143-8?; dissolved 1570; granted for a term of 21 years to Hugh O'Reilly, head of the Brenie sept c.1570; nave still used for Divine Service until early 19th century