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Ballysadare Abbey

Roscommon Arroasian 7th Century dissolved

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded 7th century by St Fechin of Fore; Augustinian Canons Regular — Arroasian? founded before 1166?; dissolved 1588?; leased to Bryan FitzWilliam 1588; Augustinian Friars

Historical Information

Founded:7th century
Dissolved:1588
Associated Saints:St Fechin of Fore
Alternative Names:
  • St Mary (and St Fechin)
  • Baile-essa-dara
  • Assadare
  • Astrura
  • Esdara
  • Templemore