About This Site
Early monastic site, founded 5th/6th century by St Ailbe; diocesan cathedral 1111 see united to Cashel 1562; secular college founded after 1505 and before 1542 by Bishop Thomas Hurley (dissolved c.1562); site currently occupied by St Ailbe’s C.I. parish church
Historical Information
Founded:5th/6th century
Associated Saints:St Ailbe
Alternative Names:
- Imlech-Ibhair
- Imblech-iobhair