About This Site
early monastic site, founded 6th-7th century by St Colman son of Duagh on land granted by Guaire, King ruined by William Fitz Adelm de Burgo early 13th century; episcopal diocesan cathedral 11th century; Augustinian Canons Regular founded 1225-50; dissolved 1584; granted to Richard, Earl of Clanricarde
Historical Information
Alternative Names:
- St Mary de Petra
- Cell-mic-duaich
- Duaca
- Kil-macough