About This Site
Early monastic site, founded 7th century (665?) by St Feching of Fore; plundered 1025; Augustinian Canons Regular — Arroasian, possible double-monastery with nuns refounded c.1144, probably by Donchad (or Donough) O’Carroll, King of Oriel, at the behest of St Malachy and Bishop Edan O’Kelly; dissolved before 1195, church of St Fechin in parochial use, conventual church dedicated to St Mary; Augustinian nuns — Arroasian before 1195 dependent on Odder; refounded c.1383? dissolved 1539, surrendered by Mary Hubbard, Abbess; leased to Catherine Bruton 1578
Historical Information
Founded:7th century (665?)
Dissolved:before 1195
Associated Saints:St Feching of Fore
Alternative Names:
- St Mary