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Murrisk Abbey

Mayo Augustinian 15th Century dissolved

About This Site

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