Termonn Feichín
Community ID:
1151
Alternate Names:
Thermunfechin / Termonfeckin
Diocese:
Armagh
Region:
Louth
Modern Location:
community at Kellystown (Calliaghtown, Kaylaghton), sometime between 1507-17, then returned to Termonfeckin by 1520 / Termonfeckin / 3 mi. NE of Drogheda
Corporate Status:
Priory
Dedication:
Saint Mary
Date Founded:
1144 or later
Date Terminated:
1539
Religious Order:
Augustinian (Arrouasian)
Foundation Information:
Donnchad O'Carroll, K. of Oriel
Notable Heads:
Janet White, prioress, 1480 and still in 1510 / Alsona Plunket, prioress 1520-1, d. 1535 / Mary Hubbard, nun of Dublin, appointed prioress 1535, surrendered priory 1539
Notable Members/Residents/Guests:
Margaret Harte (same as Mary Hubbard?), Anne Gedon pensioned after suppression 1540
Dependency Of:
Clonard confirmed 1195
Visitations:
prior of Louth had first voice in election of prioress of Termonfeckin 1418
Patrons/Benefactors:
Mac Mahons, 14th century
Social Characteristics:
last record of canons' monastery 1164
Assets/Property:
site 2 acres, posessions 151 acres, several messuages etc, mostly in Kylaghton, val. 9 pounds 3 shillings 8 pence gross, 6 pounds 13 shillings net
Manuscript Sources:
TCD5.32 [UN=4N001], 170 b.
Contributors:
R. Eickwort
Contributors Notes:
dependency see cards
Date Started:
1144
Date Finished:
1539
Length:
648
