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Glenavy Monastery

πŸ“ Antrim

About This Site

early monastic site founded by St Patrick; patron St Aidan, son of Colga; by tradition the burial place of the three daughters of St Comgall founder of Bangor Monastery

early monastic site founded by St Patrick; patron St Aidan, son of Colga; by tradition the burial place of the three daughters of St Comgall founder of Bangor Monastery

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Laathrach Patraic
  • Lennewy, Ecclesia de, cum capella
  • Lettir-phadruic
  • Gleann Abhaich
  • Lann Abhaigh
Communities & Provenance:

early monastic site founded by St Patrick; patron St Aidan, son of Colga; by tradition the burial place of the three daughters of St Comgall founder of Bangor Monastery