Ballintubber Abbey
Ballintubber Abbey | |
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Ballintubber Abbey, eastern elevation | |
![]() ![]() Ballintubber Abbey Location within Ireland | |
53.757267°N 9.282407°W | |
Location | Ballintubber, County Mayo |
Country | Ireland |
Denomination | Catholic |
Religious institute | Formerly Augustinians |
Website | ballintubberabbey |
History | |
Status | Active |
Founded | 1216 |
Founder(s) | King Cathal Crobdearg Ua Conchobair |
Administration | |
Diocese | Archdiocese of Tuam |
Ballintubber Abbey is an abbey 2 kilometres northeast of Ballintubber, Mayo in Ireland that was founded by King Cathal Crobdearg Ua Conchobair in 1216.
History[]
Despite being suppressed and damaged during the Protestant Reformation, the roofless abbey continued to be used throughout penal times by Catholics. In 1963, extensive archaeological excavations were carried out prior to starting restoration work. By 1966, the nave had been restored and re-roofed, in time for the 750th anniversary of the abbey's foundation although work continued until 1969. In 1997, the Chapter House and Dorter area were restored and re-roofed. In 2016, during the 800th anniversary celebrations,[1] planning permission to restore the entire east wing was granted.
The abbey has several modern outdoor attractions, including a very modern abstract Stations of the Cross, an underground permanent Crib, and a . There is a small museum. According to the Ballintubber website and other popular accounts, John O'Mullowny of Ballyhean, an infamous local priest hunter, is buried in the cemetery.[2] A large tree marks the spot. The abbey marks the beginning of Tochar Phádraig, the ancient pilgrimage route to Croagh Patrick, reopened by Pilgrim Paths of Ireland.
Other burials[]
See also[]
- List of abbeys and priories in Ireland (County Mayo)
- Pilgrim Paths of Ireland
References[]
- ^ "Ballintubber Abbey official website". Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ^ Hyde, Douglas. "Mary's Well", Legends of Saints and Sinners, London. T. Fisher Unwin. 1915. p. 12
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
External links[]
Cloisters & other monastic ruins.
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- Roman Catholic churches in County Mayo
- National Monuments in County Mayo
- 1216 establishments in Ireland
- Religious museums in Ireland
- Burial sites of the House of Burke