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Glendalough Cathedral and Monastery

πŸ“ Wicklow β›ͺ Arroasian πŸ“… 12th Century πŸ›οΈ dissolved

About This Site

Early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Kevin (Coemgen); diocesan cathedral 1111; burned 1163; Augustinian Canons Regular abbey founded after 1163?; merged with Dublin 1216; Augustinian Canons Regular β€”…

Early monastic site, founded 6th century by St Kevin (Coemgen); diocesan cathedral 1111; burned 1163; Augustinian Canons Regular abbey founded after 1163?; merged with Dublin 1216; Augustinian Canons Regular β€” Arroasian priory founded before 1306; dissolved 1398?, burned by the English;

Historical Information

Founded: 6th century
Associated Saints: St Kevin (Coemgen)
Alternative Names:
  • St Kevin
  • Glen-da-locha
  • Glinne-da-loch
  • Glydelagh