About This Site
Early monastic site, founded c. 630 by St Feichin; probably dissolved c.1180, when succeeded by the Benedictine establishment, (see immediately below); recorded 13th century coarbs possibly titular; suggested Augustinian Canons Regular c.12th century — evidence lacking
Historical Information
Founded:c.630
Alternative Names:
- Fobhar
- Fobar-fechin
- Ballyleabhair
- Foure