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Armagh Temple Brigid Priory

Armagh Arroasian founded 5th century dissolved 1562

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Gaelic nuns dependent on Temple-na-Ferta founded 5th century by St Patrick; Augustinian Cannonesses Regular — Arroasian? apparently refounded c. 1144?; dissolved 1562?

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Templebreed Priory

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