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Cork Augustinian Abbey

Cork Augustinian Friars founded 14th/15th century dissolved 1540

About This Site

Augustinian Friars founded 14th/15th century before 1306 (during the reign of Edward I) by Lord Kinsale; Observant Augustinian Friars 1472 to 1475 and 1484; dissolved 1540; granted to Cormac MacCarthy c.1576

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • The Abbey Church of the Most Holy Trinity
  • Red Abbey Tower
Communities & Provenance:

Augustinian Friars founded 14th/15th century before 1306[notes 46] (during the reign of Edward I[notes 47]) by Lord Kinsale; Observant Augustinian Friars 1472 to 1475 and 1484; dissolved 1540; granted to Cormac MacCarthy c.1576