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Roscommon Abbey

πŸ“ Sligo β›ͺ Arroasian πŸ“… 6th Century πŸ›οΈ dissolved

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded in the 6th century by St Comman, disciple of St Finnian of Clonard; diocesan cathedral see translated from Elphin 1152; see translated to Elphin c.1168; Augustinian…

Early monastic site, founded in the 6th century by St Comman, disciple of St Finnian of Clonard; diocesan cathedral see translated from Elphin 1152; see translated to Elphin c.1168; Augustinian Canons Regular β€” Arroasian founded after 1140, possibly with Arroasian reformation 1140-8 by Turlogh O’Conor at the instance of St Malachy; plundered by William de Burgo 1204; burned by the Anglo-Normans 1235 and 1247; plundered by Mac William de Burgo 1260; dissolved before 1578; granted to Sir Nicholas Malbye 1578; granted to Francis Viscount Valentia 1615; Augustinian Friars

Historical Information

Founded: 6th century
Associated Saints: St Comman, disciple of St Finnian of Clonard
Alternative Names:
  • St Mary
  • Ros-comain
  • Ros-chomon
  • Ros-camain
  • Ros-coman