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Cahir Priory

πŸ“ Tipperary β›ͺ Augustinian πŸ“… 13th Century πŸ›οΈ dissolved

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Augustinian Canons Regular founded c.1200–1220 (during the reign of King John) by Galfrid de Camville; dissolved 1540; church parochial and conventual buildings occupied by Sir Thomas Butler by January 1541;…

Augustinian Canons Regular founded c.1200–1220 (during the reign of King John) by Galfrid de Camville; dissolved 1540; church parochial and conventual buildings occupied by Sir Thomas Butler by January 1541; priory alienated by William Hutchinson and Edward Walshe 1561; granted to Sir Edmond Butler 1566

Historical Information

Founded: c.1200–1220
Dissolved: 1540
Associated Saints: Galfrid de Camville
Alternative Names:
  • St Mary
  • Caher
  • Cathair-duine-iascaid
  • Cahir-Dunesk
  • Cayrdunheach
  • Chaier