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Knock Abbey

Louth Arroasian 12th Century dissolved

About This Site

Augustinian Canons Regular — Arroasian founded before 1148 Donough O’Carroll, King of Oriel and Edan O’Kelly (later, bishop of Clogher); church consecrated 1148; dissolved 1539; granted to Sir James Gernon of Killencowle, who surrendered it 1558

Historical Information

Founded:before 1148
Dissolved:1539
Associated Saints:Donough O'Carroll, King of Oriel and Edan O'Kelly
Alternative Names:
  • St Peter and St Paul
  • Cnoc-na-sengan