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