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Cloonburren Monastery

Sligo Early Irish 6th Century dissolved

About This Site

Early monastic site, nuns founded before 577-8 by Cairech Dergen; probably dissolved before 1167

Historical Information

Founded:before 577-8
Alternative Names:
  • Cluain-bronaigh
  • Clooncagh

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