Cluain Moccu Nois
Community ID:
1175
Alternate Names:
Clonmacnois / Riaghtalta Kailleach / Kelbyguneth / Kelbygmieth
Diocese:
Clonmacnois
Region:
Offaly
Modern Location:
Clonmacnois
Corporate Status:
Abbey
Date Founded:
1026
Date Terminated:
1500 or later
Religious Order:
Augustinian (Arrouasian) 1144
Dependency Of:
Built in larger complex of men's monastery at Clonmacnois; later dependency of Clonard Cluain Iraird, then Cell Craobhnat (see Cell Craobhnat) around 1223
Patrons/Benefactors:
Nuns' Church rebuilt 1167 by Dearbhfhorghaill (Dervorgilla), daughter of Murchad O Maelseachlainn, sister of Agnes (abbess of Clonard), wife of Tighernan O Ruairc
Assets/Property:
villa of Killogainechan with possessions
Architecture & Archaeology:
State Of Medieval Structure:
extant remains
Secondary Sources:
Contributors:
R. Eickwort
Date Started:
1026
Date Finished:
1500
Length:
368