Monastic Sites
Discover Ireland's ancient monasteries and abbeys that shaped the spiritual landscape
Rosshill Monastery
early monastic site, reputedly founded by St Brendan of Clonfert; “”‘Abbey’ site””[notes 115]
Rossnowlagh Friary *
Order: Franciscan Friars
Franciscan friars founded 1946; church and friary opened 1952; extant
Rossory Monastery
early monastic site, nuns founded before 480 by St Fanchea; church of St Fuinche founded 1084; hospital or hospice founded c.1371?
Roundstone Monastery
Order: Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular
Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular founded 1835; site redeveloped