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Cong Abbey

πŸ“ Mayo β›ͺ Arroasian πŸ“… 7th Century πŸ›οΈ dissolved

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded 624 by Domnal, son of Aedh; diocesan cathedral 1111 (diocese not recognised by the synod of Kells) burnt 1114; Augustinian Canons Regular refounded c. 1134? by…

Early monastic site, founded 624 by Domnal, son of Aedh; diocesan cathedral 1111 (diocese not recognised by the synod of Kells) burnt 1114; Augustinian Canons Regular refounded c. 1134? by Turlough O’Conor; burnt 1137; new monastery built by Rory, Turlough’s son; Augustinian Canons Regular β€” Arroasian adopted probably soon after 1140; dissolved before 1568?; granted to William Collier 1571; granted to the town of Athenry 1597; possibly Augustinian Friars (if Crenquerensis (see immediately below)); (NM)

Historical Information

Founded: 624
Dissolved: before 1568
Associated Saints: Domnal, son of Aedh
Alternative Names:
  • Cunga-Feichin
  • Conga