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Tory Island Abbey #?

📍 Donegal 📅 traditionally founded 6th century 🏛️ ruined and plundered by George Bingham 1595

About This Site

early monastic site, Columban monks traditionally founded 6th century by St Colmcille; probably used as a refuge by religious orders during the reign of Elizabeth I; ruined and plundered by…

early monastic site, Columban monks traditionally founded 6th century by St Colmcille; probably used as a refuge by religious orders during the reign of Elizabeth I; ruined and plundered by George Bingham 1595 (NM)

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Torach
  • Toraidhe
  • Torre
Communities & Provenance:

early monastic site, Columban monks traditionally founded 6th century by St Colmcille; probably used as a refuge by religious orders during the reign of Elizabeth I; ruined and plundered by George Bingham 1595 (NM)