About This Site
Early monastic site, Culdees hermits founded 6th century; existing in the time of St Cainnech of Aghaboe; Culdees moved to the chapel of St Colum on the arrival of the Augustinians; Augustinian Canons Regular founded after 1140; dissolved c.1485?, transferred to Corbally; Augustinian Friars
Historical Information
Founded:6th century
Alternative Names:
- St Hilary
- St Mary (from c.1400?)
- Holy Cross (from 18 April 1485)
- Mona Incha
- Inis-locha-cré
- Inis-na-mBeo
- Loch-cré
- Inchinames
- Cree-stagnum
- Kilbar