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Kilmonaster Monastery

Donegal Cistercian monks dissolved before 1228

About This Site

Cistercian monks founded c.1194 by E. O’Dogharty of Tirconnel; dissolved before 1228: united to Assaroe presumably before 1228; grange

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Kilfothuir
  • Hilfothuir
  • Kill-Fothuir
  • Cillifori
  • Kyfeire

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