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Athlone Priory

πŸ“ Westmeath β›ͺ Cluniac πŸ“… 12th Century πŸ›οΈ dissolved

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Cluniac monks possibly from France traditionally founded c.1150 by Turlough O’Conor, High King of Ireland; in existence before 1208-10; dissolved c.1542, before 1567; granted to Sir Richard Bingham, Commissioner for…

Cluniac monks possibly from France traditionally founded c.1150 by Turlough O’Conor, High King of Ireland; in existence before 1208-10; dissolved c.1542, before 1567; granted to Sir Richard Bingham, Commissioner for Galway, c.1589

Historical Information

Founded: c.1150
Alternative Names:
  • St Peter
  • SS Peter and Paul
  • Athluain
  • Baile-ath-luain
  • Blahluin
  • Haulon
  • de Innocentia