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Leighlin Priory

Carlow Arroasian dubious reference to 9th century foundation dissolved c.1392

About This Site

Augustinian Canons Regular — Arroasian founded after 1163? at the instance of St Lawrence O’Toole (dubious reference to 9th century foundation by Burchard, son of Gurmund, a Norwegian); dissolved c.1392; petition for suppression and appropriation to the cathedral chapter granted by the Pope to the Bishop (Thomas Fleming) 1432

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • St Stephen