About This Site
Possibly Benedictine monks founded c.1182, site granted to the coarb of Mag Airb by Donal Mor O’Brien; Cistercian monks — from Jerpoint (re?)founded 1184, confirmed by Henry III; dissolved 1540, surrendered by Abbot Thomas Shortall 8 April 1540; church was found to be in parochial use 11 January 1541; occupier James, Earl of Ormond; (NM)
Historical Information
Founded:c.1182
Alternative Names:
- St Mary the Virgin and St Benedict
- St Mary (confirmation of Henry III)
- Albicamp
- de Arvi Campo
- Arvicampus
- Kil-cuile
- Kil-coul
- Kyllecouill