About This Site
Early monastic site, founded before 656 by St Pulcherius; Cistercian monks — probably from Mellifont founded 1147-8 (before May 1148); dependent on Monateranenagh from 1151; dissolved 1540; granted to Cormac M’Teigh M’Carthy
Historical Information
Founded:before 656
Associated Saints:St Pulcherius
Alternative Names:
- Inis-leamhnachta
- Inis-lannaught
- Suir
- de Surio