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Burriscarra Abbey

πŸ“ Mayo β›ͺ Augustinian πŸ“… 13th Century πŸ›οΈ Abandoned

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Early monastic site Carmelite Friars founded 1298, probably by Adam, son of Philip de Staunton; dissolved c. 1377, abandoned for over 30 years; Augustinian Friars founded 1413, granted at the…

Early monastic site Carmelite Friars founded 1298, probably by Adam, son of Philip de Staunton; dissolved c. 1377, abandoned for over 30 years; Augustinian Friars founded 1413, granted at the instance of the descendants of the founder, consent by the Maurice, Archbishop of Tuam, with papal approval 1413

Historical Information

Founded: 1298
Dissolved: c. 1377
Associated Saints: Adam, son of Philip de Staunton
Alternative Names:
  • Buirghes-ceinn-trachta
  • Borriscara
  • Burgakere
  • Burgoflore