About This Site
Early monastic site, nuns founded before 1026; Augustinian nuns — Arroasian; dependent on Clonard; refounded c.1144? by Devorghilla, daughter of Murchad O Melaghlin; St Mary’s church rebuilt dependent on Kilcreevanty…
Early monastic site, nuns founded before 1026; Augustinian nuns — Arroasian; dependent on Clonard; refounded c.1144? by Devorghilla, daughter of Murchad O Melaghlin; St Mary’s church rebuilt dependent on Kilcreevanty 1223; dissolved after 1500?
Historical Information
Founded: before 1026
Alternative Names:
- St Mary
- Kelbygmieth
- Kellogainechan
- Riaghtalta Kailleach