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Urlaur Abbey

Mayo Dominican 15th Century dissolved

About This Site

Dominican monks founded c. 1430 by the Angulo (Nagle) family (later assuming the name MacCostello), papal license granted 1434; dissolved 1612; granted to Sir Edward Fisher; later granted to Lord Dillon (Viscount Costello-Gallen), a Catholic, who permitted a community of friars; dissolved c. 1654

Historical Information

Founded:c. 1430
Dissolved:1612
Associated Saints:the Angulo (Nagle) family (later assuming the name MacCostello)
Alternative Names:
  • The Abbey Church of Saint Thomas, Urlaur
  • Urlare
  • Orlare
  • Owrelare