Errew Abbey

Crossmolina, Ireland

Errew Abbey is a former Augustinian monastery located on a peninsula stretching into Lough Conn in County Mayo, Ireland.

Tigernan of Errew is said to have founded a monastery here in the early 6th century. It was refounded by the Barretts in the 12th/13th century.

Thomas Barrett, Bishop of Elphin, was buried here in 1404. In 1413 the Barretts founded an abbey for the Augustinian Canons, dedicated to the Virgin Mary; they seem to have made use of the buildings from the earlier foundation. Rather than a true abbey, it was more likely a priory cell dependent on Crossmolina Abbey. Errew Abbey was dissolved in 1585.

There is a long rectangular church, measuring 27 × 7 m which has retained some trefoil-headed windows, two sedilia and a piscina. The east side of the cloister is well-preserved, but it does not have the typical open arcade.

Address

Crossmolina, Ireland

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Ireland

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Dj Mcauliffe (2 years ago)
Peaceful spot but not the easiest to find a bit of a treck across fields

Paddy Murphy (3 years ago)
Fascinating piece of history on the shore of Loch Conn, slightly tricky to reach but well worth it.

Bernadette McN (4 years ago)
A wee trek through a field and along a kind of pathway at the Lough shore, this little interesting gem is hidden away. Wear footwear you don't mind getting dirty

Valerie greaney (4 years ago)
interesting visit. these Abbey are well hidden and enjoyed exploring. repect neighbour and park on side away from gate.

Mike Kinsella (7 years ago)
Wonderful peaceful place to visit on the shores of Lough Conn, near Crossmolina, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

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