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Athassel Priory

πŸ“ Tipperary β›ͺ Augustinian πŸ“… 12th Century πŸ›οΈ dissolved

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Augustinian Canons Regular founded 1192 (c.1200) by William de Burgo, confirmed by King John 1205; erroneously attributed as Trinitarian; held in commandam by Edmund Butler, Archbishop of Cashel; dissolved 1541;…

Augustinian Canons Regular founded 1192 (c.1200) by William de Burgo, confirmed by King John 1205; erroneously attributed as Trinitarian; held in commandam by Edmund Butler, Archbishop of Cashel; dissolved 1541; leased to Dermot Ryan; granted to Thomas, Earl of Ormond and Ossory 1557; (NM)

Historical Information

Founded: 1192
Dissolved: 1541
Associated Saints: William de Burgo
Alternative Names:
  • Priory of St Edmund, King and Martyr
  • Ath-an-tuisil
  • Ath-iseal
  • Ath-aysill
  • Hachassel
  • Hassel