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Athy Priory Hospital

Kildare St Thomas the Martyr (from 13th century) dissolved 1540

About This Site

Fratres Cruciferi founded after 1199 (1253?) by Richard de St Michael, Lord of Rhebane (during the reign of King John); dissolved 1540

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • The Priory of Saint John
  • The Priory of Saint John and Saint Thomas of Cruciferi
  • St Thomas the Martyr (from 13th century)

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