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Mayo Abbey

Mayo Anglo-Saxon Monks 7th Century dissolved

About This Site

Early monastic site, Anglo-Saxon monks founded c. 671 by St Colman of Lindisfarne; supposed Benedictine monks — evidence lacking diocesan cathedral see transferred from Clogher 1152; see transferred to Clogher c. 1192; Augustinian Canons Regular secular college founded c. 1209; abbey status c. 1370, confirmed by the pope; dissolved after 1569; granted to John Rawson 1594; Benedictine 109

Historical Information

Founded:c. 671
Dissolved:after 1569
Associated Saints:St Colman of Lindisfarne
Alternative Names:
  • St Michael
  • Mageo
  • Magneo
  • Temple Gerald
  • Elitheria