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Killaraght Monastery

Roscommon Arroasian 5th century dissolved

About This Site

Early monastic site, nuns, founded 5th century by St Patrick; nuns, possibly Augustinian — Arroasian — evidence lacking; dependent on Kilcreevanty?; founded after 1223?; dissolved c.1591?; granted to Terence O’Byrne (Tirlaughe O’Byrnem) 1594; assigned to the Earl of Clanricarde by Terence O’Byrne

Historical Information

Founded:5th century
Associated Saints:St Patrick
Alternative Names:
  • Cell-adrochta
  • Cell-Athracta
  • Killarighla