About This Site
Early monastic site, possibly founded in the 5th century, possibly by St Patrick; sometimes confused with Ath-da-larc, County Meath; Cistercian monks — from Buniffi (community founded from Grelachdinach 16 August 1148 by Abbot Peter O’Mordha) founded 1161; affiliated to Clairvaux 1228; dissolved c.1589; granted to Patrick Dusacke of Gerrardston; (NM)
Historical Information
Founded:6th century
Alternative Names:
- Ath-da-Larc
- Ath-da-laarcc
- Ath-da-laragh
- Buell
- Buill
- Mainister-na-buill