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Cloontuskert Priory

Sligo Arroasian 6th Century dissolved

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded in the 6th century by St Faithlinn; Augustinian Canons Regular — Arroasian founded after 1140, probably by an O’Conor – possibly Turlough O’Conor; dissolved 1563?; granted to Fryall O’Farrell

Historical Information

Founded:6th century
Associated Saints:St Faithlinn
Alternative Names:
  • Cluain-tuaiscirt-na-dina