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Murrisk Abbey

πŸ“ Mayo β›ͺ Augustinian πŸ“… 15th Century πŸ›οΈ dissolved

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Augustinian Friars founded 1456, papal mandate for Hugh O’Malley, friar at Banada, to be licensed to build a monastery; Observant reformed 1458; dissolved 1578, friars expelled; granted to James Garvey;…

Augustinian Friars founded 1456, papal mandate for Hugh O’Malley, friar at Banada, to be licensed to build a monastery; Observant reformed 1458; dissolved 1578, friars expelled; granted to James Garvey; friars apparently later returned

Historical Information

Founded: 1456
Dissolved: 1578
Associated Saints: Hugh O'Malley
Alternative Names:
  • Leithearwmursge
  • Muirisce
  • Morasque
  • Morisk