About This Site
Early monastic site Carmelite Friars founded 1298, probably by Adam, son of Philip de Staunton; dissolved c. 1377, abandoned for over 30 years; Augustinian Friars founded 1413, granted at the instance of the descendants of the founder, consent by the Maurice, Archbishop of Tuam, with papal approval 1413
Historical Information
Founded:1298
Dissolved:c. 1377
Associated Saints:Adam, son of Philip de Staunton
Alternative Names:
- Buirghes-ceinn-trachta
- Borriscara
- Burgakere
- Burgoflore