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Termonkeelin Priory

📍 Sligo ⛪ Arroasian 📅 13th Century 🏛️ dissolved

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Augustinian nuns — Arroasian — possibly from Derrane and Roscommon dependent on Kilcreevanty; founded after 1223-4; dissolved during the reign of Queen Elizabeth?

Augustinian nuns — Arroasian — possibly from Derrane and Roscommon dependent on Kilcreevanty; founded after 1223-4; dissolved during the reign of Queen Elizabeth?

Historical Information

Founded: after 1223-4
Alternative Names:
  • Termon-caelaind
  • Termon-Keelan

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