About This Site
Early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Colmcille Augustinian Canons Regular (— Arroasian)? dependent on Louth refounded after 1140; dissolved 1540, surrendered 8 October 1540; occupied by Lyosagh O’Ferral by 1548, by assignment with Sir Thomas Cusacke; leased to James Nugent 1560
Historical Information
Founded:6th century
Dissolved:1540
Associated Saints:St Colmcille
Alternative Names:
- St Mary (from Augustinian refoundation, after 1140)
- Inismor-Loch-Gamna
- Inchymory
- Columbkille, Lough Gawna/Lough Gowna
- Teampull Choluim Cille