About This Site
Early monastic site, probably founded 6th century by St Columcille; Augustinian Canons Regular — Arroasian dependent on Armagh; founded 1242 by Terence O’Hagan; possibly dissolved by c.1400; converted into a…
Early monastic site, probably founded 6th century by St Columcille; Augustinian Canons Regular — Arroasian dependent on Armagh; founded 1242 by Terence O’Hagan; possibly dissolved by c.1400; converted into a fortress by the O’Hagans during the Elizabethan wars
Historical Information
Founded: 6th century
Alternative Names:
- Magh-erir-di-ghlais
- Maghcolum-cille
- Maghlemchailli?