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Cahir Priory

Tipperary Augustinian 13th Century dissolved

About This Site

Augustinian Canons Regular founded c.1200–1220 (during the reign of King John) by Galfrid de Camville; dissolved 1540; church parochial and conventual buildings occupied by Sir Thomas Butler by January 1541; priory alienated by William Hutchinson and Edward Walshe 1561; granted to Sir Edmond Butler 1566

Historical Information

Founded:c.1200–1220
Dissolved:1540
Associated Saints:Galfrid de Camville
Alternative Names:
  • St Mary
  • Caher
  • Cathair-duine-iascaid
  • Cahir-Dunesk
  • Cayrdunheach
  • Chaier