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Come and explore the history of this 12th century Augustinian priory which is closely associated with the O'Cahan's, who by the late Middle Ages, appear to have had a castle built on the site.
Within the chancel of the church, is a 15th-century tomb of Cooey-na-Gall O'Cahan, an O'Cahan chief, who died in 1385. The gallowglasses, Scottish mercenaries, carved on the tomb, suggest that it may have been carved by a western Scottish craftsman.
The buildings were remodelled in the 17th century, when it became the site of Sir Edward Doddington's grand house and bawn. This house is no longer visible above ground, however archaeological excavations in 1982 uncovered foundations of the complex.
Please note The Chancel – a roofed area containing the sandstone carving of one of the O’Cahan chieftains- within the body of the Priory is closed to visitors. The carving can still be viewed through the metal grills on the doors.
