About This Site
Early monastic site, founded in the 7th century by St Corbmac; possibly Benedictine nuns (unless not united with Kilcreevanty until after its adoption of Augustinian rule); Augustinian nuns — Arroasian — possibly from Annaghdown; [?re-]founded after 1223 (after 1227?); dependent on Kilcreevanty dissolved c. 1587?; (NM)
Historical Information
Founded:7th century
Associated Saints:St Corbmac
Alternative Names:
- Inis-medhon
- Inis-meadhoin
- Inis-meadhon
- Inchmean