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Clonmacnoise Abbey (nuns)

Offaly Arroasian 11th Century dissolved

About This Site

Early monastic site, nuns founded before 1026; Augustinian nuns — Arroasian; dependent on Clonard; refounded c.1144? by Devorghilla, daughter of Murchad O Melaghlin; St Mary’s church rebuilt dependent on Kilcreevanty 1223; dissolved after 1500?

Historical Information

Founded:before 1026
Alternative Names:
  • St Mary
  • Kelbygmieth
  • Kellogainechan
  • Riaghtalta Kailleach