Monastic Sites
Discover Ireland's ancient monasteries and abbeys that shaped the spiritual landscape
Esker Monastery
Redemptorists, obtained the monastery from the Diocese in 1901. It was announced the ordered were ceasing their mission in Esker in 2021.
Fahan Monastery
Gaelic monks founded 6th century by St Colmcille; possibly continuing after 10th century; C.I. parochial church built on site 17th century, now ruined
Fallig Friary
Order: Franciscan Friars
Franciscan Friars – probable confusion for Killeigh (Fallig), County Offaly[notes 106]
Faughalstown Monastery
Founded: 6th century
Order: Early Irish
Early monastic site, patronised by St Diarmaid 6th century
Feenish Monastery
Gaelic nuns founded (in the time of St Senan of Scattery) by St Brigid, daughter of Conchraid of the Mactail family?
Fenagh Monastery
early monastic site; early bishopric; plundered and damaged 1244; possible community in existence up to 16th century