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Deerane Priory

Sligo Arroasian 12th Century dissolved

About This Site

Augustinian nuns — Arroasian double monastery with Canons’ abbey (see immediately above) founded after 1144; dependent on Kilcreevanty from before 1223; dissolved after 1223-4

Historical Information

Founded:after 1144

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